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chase tail

idiom
Meaning

To be on the hunt for a (usually sexual) partner.


Examples
SIMPLE

He spends every weekend at the club chasing tail.

CONTEXTUAL

After his long relationship ended, he started going out every night just to chase tail.

COMPLEX

Rather than seeking a meaningful connection, he seemed content to spend his evenings at the bar chasing tail with little regard for the consequences.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    chase a rainbow

    To pursue something illusory, impractical, or impossible.

  2. 02

    chase after

    To pursue someone with romantic intentions; to woo.

  3. 03

    chase away

    To get rid of.

  4. 04

    chase off

    To drive someone or something away.

  5. 05

    chase one's tail

    To busily try to perform many tasks or to repeatedly revise one's plans, especially with inefficient use of one's time and limited results.

  6. 06

    chase rainbows

    To pursue unrealistic or fanciful goals.

  7. 07

    chase the dragon

    To chase after the promise of a continually fulfilling high from an addictive substance.

  8. 08

    cut to the chase

    To get to the point; to get on with it; to state something directly.

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