squirrel cage

squirrel cage
a) A circular cage for a squirrel or other small animal, which rotates vertically as the animal runs at the bottom.

The poor stuggle for riches, success, power; but those who achieve them die out. Life is, then a sort of squirrel cage or treadmill.

b) A tedious, repetitive, unfulfilling activity or situation, especially one in which no progress is achieved.
Syn: squirrel wheel

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