definition of
merry-go-round

[1] #1 merry-go-round n. a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose); "if we lose the election the whole legislative merry-go-round will have to start over". wn

[2] #2 merry-go-round n. [carousel, carrousel, roundabout, whirligig] a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement. wn