English Dictionary

will o' the wisp

/ˌwɪləðəˈwɪsp/

noun

(Britain 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.

I followed the will o' the wisp through the dark forest.

意味（1）

(Britain 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.

Will o' the wisps / Misguiding your path / You can't throw a curse / Without takin' their wrath

意味（2）

(idiomatic) A delusionary or otherwise unachievable goal that one feels compelled to pursue.

I happen to think the brothers’ pi project is a will-o’-the-wisp, and is one of the least interesting things they’ve ever done. But what do I know?