will o' the wisp
Meaning
Noun
- A flickering light or lantern, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes, held by a supernatural creature who uses it to lure travelers at night to their demise.
- A delusionary or otherwise unachievable goal that one feels compelled to pursue.
Related
Similar words
- ignis fatuus, spooklights, ghost lights, nightfire; hinkypunk ; jack o'lantern ; walking fire
Origin
Modern English dictionary
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