bark up the wrong tree »
To attempt or pursue the wrong thing; to take the wrong approach; to follow a false lead.
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chase a rainbow »
To pursue something illusory, impractical, or impossible.
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chase after »
To pursue someone with romantic intentions; to woo.
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chase down »
To pursue and apprehend someone.
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give chase »
To chase or pursue a person.
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grasp at straws »
To guess randomly at or pursue any apparent option, as due to lack of options or information.
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miss the boat »
To fail to take advantage of an opportunity; to overlook or be too late to pursue an option or course of action.
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throw off »
To confuse; especially, to lose a pursuer.
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