Wheels within wheels

Meaning

A complex and secretive situation.

Usage

Used when describing intricate scheming.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Biblical imagery in Ezekiel referring to layered wheels.

The biblical phrase filtered into diplomacy and conspiracy talk.