Are chasing our tail In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "are chasing our tail", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jimmy Hung

2021-11-04 07:11

run around like a headless chicken

Be chasing (one's) (own) tail American British verb phrase

Used when someone is busy to do a lot of things but achieve little and do not lead to progress

I have been chasing my tail all day, but I haven't finished any tasks.

Used when one wishes to engage in sex with someone

They admitted that they were chasing tail in the bar last night.

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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devil in disguise

Used to imply that someone seems to be good, useful, or benevolent but in reality they are not

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Don't be fooled by his appearance. He is a devil in disguise.

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