[Idiom] RUN CIRCLES AROUND. - How to Excel and Outperform Competitors in Your Field
Run circles around.
Surpass others easily.
'Run circles around' is an idiom that means to outperform someone so significantly it’s as if you are running laps around them while they're barely moving. Imagine a track race where one runner is so fast and skilled that they complete multiple laps before others can even finish one. This idiom is often used in professional and academic settings to describe situations where someone's skills or achievements are noticeably superior to others, making them stand out as leaders or top performers.
Example Sentences
She could run circles around the competition.
She was far superior to her competitors.
In debates, he could run circles around his opponents.
In discussions, he easily outperformed his rivals.
With her skills, she can run circles around everyone in the office.
With her talent, she excels beyond everyone else in the office.