pin the tail on the donkey
"Pin the tail on the donkey" is a popular children's party game and also a metaphor for attempting tasks with limited visibility or information.
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Definition
B1Children's Parties
(game)A game where blindfolded players try to attach a paper tail to a picture of a donkey.
Example
- At the birthday party, the kids played pin the tail on the donkey and laughed at their funny attempts.
B2General
(metaphor)Describes attempting to achieve something without being able to see or with limited information.
Example
- Managing the project without a clear plan felt like playing pin the tail on the donkey.
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