Will o rsquo the wisp ........

Legal Concepts Legal Maxim

Will o’ the wisp :

Anything which eludes or deceives

To act in a childish way

To act in a foolish way

To have desires unbacked by efforts

- "Will o’ the wisp" refers to something that is elusive or misleading, like a goal or idea that always seems out of reach.

- Option 1: Anything which eludes or deceives – This is the correct meaning of "will o’ the wisp."

- Option 2: To act in a childish way – This is not related.

- Option 3: To act in a foolish way – Not correct in this context.

- Option 4: To have desires unbacked by efforts – While close in imagery, it doesn’t capture the elusiveness and deception.

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