Be chasing someone's own tail In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be chasing someone's own 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.

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To lower the boom (on someone or something)

To punish someone or something harshly

Example:

He's a really strict teacher, so he'll definitely lower the boom on you if you don't do your homework.

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