Will o' the wisp
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Noun



  1. A strange light that attracts travellers from the paths into dangerous marshes or graveyards.
  2. A delusional or otherwise unobtainable goal one feels compelled to chase.

Synonyms

will-o'-wisp , ignis fatuus, spooklights, ghost lights hinkypunk jack o'lantern
 
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