Tilt at
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Futile Effort
Use 'tilt at' to express an attempt that is unlikely to succeed.
He keeps tilting at a promotion, but it's out of reach.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Battles
'Tilt at' evokes images of conflict where challenges may be insurmountable.
She spent the year tilting at social injustices.
Pro Tip 3/3Cervantes Reference
Originates from 'tilting at windmills' in Don Quixote, meaning to fight imaginary enemies.
Arguing with him is like tilting at windmills.
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