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will o' the wisp noun

  /ˌwɪləðəˈwɪsp/
  • (British, _, folklore) 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.
  • (idiomatic) A delusionary or otherwise unachievable goal that one feels compelled to pursue.
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