merry-go-round Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose)
   
   • if we lose the election the whole legislative merry-go-round will have to start over
2. noun a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
   roundabout; whirligig; carrousel; carousel.
   

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