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

As Jemini's Chris Chromby explained: "It's not quite closure but we've come full circle."

From BBC

“Whatever you put out goes full circle. It’s either going to come back and slap you in the face or come back and hug you.”

From Los Angeles Times

I’ve come full circle when it comes to my own Taiwanese identity.

From Los Angeles Times

It took quite a while, but that brings his family’s story full circle.

From Los Angeles Times

“He didn’t lead that team, but he was on that team that got to the Finals. It’s special and the connection with my Dad and everything, it’s all full circle. It’s really special.”

From Washington Post