Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see chase, after. / (idiomatic) To pursue someone with romantic intentions; to woo.

(Cockney rhyming slang) The face.

plural of chase plane

One of 105 counties in Kansas, United States. County seat: Cottonwood Falls. Named after Salmon P. Chase.

to get rid of

Alternative spelling of wild-goose chase

present participle of chase one's tail

(idiomatic) To busily try to perform many tasks or to repeatedly revise one's plans, especially with inefficient use of one's time and limited results.

(US) To expend more money or effort in gaining something than it is worth.

(figuratively) A futile search, a fruitless errand; a useless and often lengthy task whose execution is inordinately complex relative to the value of the outcome.