Pronunciation: /tʃeɪs teɪl/
noun a pursuit or chase after something elusive or unattainable
A1 My cat loves to chase tail.
A2 The puppy's favorite game is to chase tail.
B1 Some people believe that chasing tail is a waste of time.
B2 The company's marketing strategy seems to be just chasing tail.
C1 The politician was accused of constantly chasing tail instead of focusing on important issues.
C2 The CEO's obsession with chasing tail ultimately led to the downfall of the company.
verb to engage in the act of pursuing or chasing after one's own tail
A1 The puppy likes to chase its tail in circles.
A2 The cat chased its tail around the room, trying to catch it.
B1 The children were chasing their tails in the playground, laughing and having fun.
B2 The dog chased its tail in frustration, unable to catch it no matter how hard it tried.
C1 The researcher spent years chasing his tail, trying to find a solution to the complex problem.
C2 Despite his efforts, the businessman felt like he was just chasing his tail, never making any real progress.
formal The cat spent the afternoon chasing its tail in circles.
informal My dog loves to chase his tail whenever he gets excited.
slang I always feel like I'm chasing my tail trying to keep up with work.
figurative Instead of focusing on the big picture, he just keeps chasing his tail with small tasks.
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