caucus race
The term "caucus race" originates from Lewis Carroll's *Alice's Adventures in Wonderland* and is used both in political contexts and metaphorically to describe futile activities.
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Definition
C1Politics
(US, idiomatic)A competitive process in which a political party selects their candidate, especially for presidential elections, through a caucus.
Example
- The caucus race in Iowa is crucial for candidates to gain early momentum.
C1Politics
(US, idiomatic)A political competition involving campaigning and strategic maneuvering to secure votes and be elected.
Example
- The caucus race for the Senate seat was intense, with candidates vying for every vote.
B2Literature
(British, idiomatic)A laborious but arbitrary and futile activity, where much effort is expended without achieving meaningful results.
Example
- Organizing the event turned into a caucus race, with everyone running in circles and nothing getting done.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "caucus race":