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.
1. Last actions before having no chance to do
2. The last notes belonging to a song
1. He got his last licks on the piano before selling it.
2. The last licks of this song left an indelible impression on me.