Meaning of the word "a stern chase is a long chase" in English
What does "a stern chase is a long chase" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a stern chase is a long chase
US /ə stɜrn tʃeɪs ɪz ə lɔŋ tʃeɪs/
UK /ə stɜːn tʃeɪs ɪz ə lɒŋ tʃeɪs/
Idiom
a pursuit in which the pursuer is directly behind the pursued, often implying it will take a long time to catch up
Example:
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We are gaining on them slowly, but a stern chase is a long chase.
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The police knew that with the suspect's head start, a stern chase is a long chase.