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Round robin

Origin of Phrases - R

 

Round robin

Meaning: Repeatedly taking successive turns in the same order.

 

Example: Everyone in this family will take round robin turns putting out the trash, everyone that is except me.

 

Origin: "Round robin" originated in the British nautical tradition. Sailors wishing to mutiny would sign their names in a circle so the leader could not be identified.

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