full circle

American  

noun

1. to the original place, source, or state through a cycle of developments (usually used in the phrasecome full circle ).

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Etymology

Origin of full circle

1875–80, for literal sense

Example Sentences

It’s a full circle moment for LeDuc, who was holding his granddaughter at the awards ceremony in Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times

"It feels like we've come full circle," Robert Faison said.

From Barron's

With Mojtaba, the revolution has come full circle.

From The Wall Street Journal

Life, Jeffrey said, has a funny way of coming full circle.

From Los Angeles Times

Gilbert said: "It felt like a full circle moment, from being a kid training there to now being in a position to give something back."

From BBC