- lit. chasing the wind and clutching at shadows (idiom); fig. groundless accusations
- to act on hearsay evidence
Generated: This idiom refers to making claims or accusations without solid evidence or based on unreliable information, similar to pursuing illusions or fantasies.
His accusations against her are completely groundless.
Generated: This phrase emphasizes the act of taking action or forming opinions based on rumors or speculative information rather than concrete proof.