Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chase-your-own-tail
idiom
/ʧeɪs jʊər oʊn teɪl/
Definition
To engage in a futile or pointless activity that brings no progress.
Examples
- After hours of organizing files without any clear plan, she realized she was just chasing her own tail.
- Trying to fix all the issues at once felt like chasing my own tail, and I needed to prioritize.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation where someone is busy doing something but not achieving any meaningful results, often leading to frustration.
Synonyms
- spinning wheels
- running in circles
- wasting time
