English Explanatory Dictionary

chase a rainbow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To pursue something illusory, impractical, or impossible.

Pronunciation

en-au-chase a rainbow.ogg

Word forms

chase a rainbow chases a rainbow chasing a rainbow chased a rainbow chasing rainbows

Synonyms

tilt at windmills fight a losing battle ask for the moon

Related words

snark hunt the cake is a lie wild-goose chase

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