"c'est le chat qui se mord la queue" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [French]

IPA: /s‿ɛ l(ə) ʃa ki s(ə) mɔʁ la kø/ Forms: c’est le chat qui se mord la queue [canonical]
Etymology: Literally, “that's the cat biting its tail.” Head templates: {{fr-phrase}} c’est le chat qui se mord la queue
  1. (figuratively) it's a vicious circle Tags: figuratively Synonyms: c'est le serpent qui se mord la queue
    Sense id: en-c'est_le_chat_qui_se_mord_la_queue-fr-phrase-hP7HYDhy Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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