Use 'pleonasm' to catch unnecessarily repeated ideas that do not add meaning. Noticing the pleonasm in 'circle around' helps you write concisely.
Pro Tip 2/3
Enhance Clarity
Recognize pleonasm to make your points clear without extra words muddling your message. She revised her essay to eliminate the pleonasm and clarify her argument.
Pro Tip 3/3
Identify Emphasis
Sometimes pleonasm can be used for emphasis or style, but should be used sparingly. His speech used pleonasm to emphasize his strong feelings.