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Jimmy Hung
2021-11-04 07:11
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.
Do you see anything wrong?
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
