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Значение идиомы in circulation
[in circulation] or [into circulation] {adj. phr.}, {informal}Going around and doing things as usual; joining what others are doing,
John broke his leg and was out of school for several weeks, but nowhe is back in circulation again.
Mary’s mother punished her bystopping her from dating for two weeks, but then she got hack intocirculation.
Contrast: OUT OF CIRCULATION.
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