December 23rd: "le serpent qui se mord la queue"

The French expression le serpent qui se mord la queue (literally “the snake biting its own tail”) describes a situation that goes nowhere — a vicious circle where the problem prevents the solution, and the solution depends on the problem. You just end up stuck! 🔁🐍

💬 Example:

A recent graduate is looking for a job, but every company turns him down because he lacks experience.

He tells his friend:

👉 I can’t find a job because they say I don’t have enough experience… but nobody will give me a chance to gain any. It’s a vicious circle!

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