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What does “revolve around” mean?

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Rebecca

In this context, "revolve around" means that whatever is being "revolved around" is the main subject or interest. Often times, this phrase is used in ways like, "The world does not revolve around you", meaning "everything isn't about you". Ex: Now that I have a new job, my life revolves around work.

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