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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