Meaning of chase moonbeams | Babel Free

Definitions

To waste time in a fruitless attempt.

Examples

“The Guardian's housing specialist was outraged by Tom's conviction that the city was chasing moonbeams in applying for compulsory purchase⟳ orders to build⟳ two little Manchesters in Mobberley and Lymm.”

“Then for many others it's become⟳ a chase⟳ around the block⟳ looking for miracles that are never there. Here, there and everywhere they search⟳, chasing moonbeams and ending up disillusioned.”

“Oh, you can scoff, Mr White, but you siblings that thirst for glory chase⟳ moonbeams.”

“Ah, Luna! you may hide⟳ your face⟳; And, Doctor, you're a hopeless case, If you allow⟳ yourself to chase⟳ The silly moonbeams without discretion. Better go and attend⟳ to your profession.”

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