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whistle dixie

To engage in a pointless or unproductive activity; to do something without resolve, seriousness or commitment.

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  • Refers to the song "Dixie", the traditional anthem of the Confederate States of America. The full implication is that the Confederacy would not succeed in the American Civil War through sentiment or token action alone.
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If you're not active, then you're just whistling Dixie by hanging around here.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

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