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Tilt at windmills
verb
Definitions
1.
verb
To attack imaginary enemies.
2.
verb
(by extension) To go on a wild-goose chase; to persistently engage in a futile activity.
Synonyms
chase a rainbow
fight windmills
wind
tilt
round
beat up
put the wind up
make head against
towind
fly upon
throw one's cap over the windmill
ward
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