Desiring to do something but knowing one cannot succeed at the attempt

Etymology:

  • not sure. local expression in the north texas area with which I grew up.
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playing dominoes and knowing your method of laying down your play will not succeed: one might say i'm up goose creek.

Submitted on May 07, 2021

Modified by acronimous on May 07, 2021

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