noun
a pursuit or chase after something elusive or unattainable
verb
to engage in the act of pursuing or chasing after one's own tail
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The cat spent the afternoon chasing its tail in circles.
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My dog loves to chase his tail whenever he gets excited.
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I always feel like I'm chasing my tail trying to keep up with work.
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Instead of focusing on the big picture, he just keeps chasing his tail with small tasks.