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always chasing rainbows tending to look for something (more) exciting and (more) rewarding but without realistic expectations. He can't seem to settle down and enjoy life. He's always chasing rainbows. chase rainbows to waste your time trying to get or achieve something impossible (usually in continuous tenses) I don't think my parents ever believed I'd make it as an actor. I think they thought I was just chasing rainbows. See also: chase chasing rainbows trying to achieve something that is not possible or practical He wanted to go into show business, but friends told him to quit chasing rainbows. See also: chase How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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According to a new Yankee Group Report, "Europe's Unbundled Local Loop: Chasing a Rainbow," alternative operators' entry into the market for high-speed Internet services via DSL is being hampered by the long-winded regulatory procedures associated with local loop unbundling. |
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