Meanings
Will (“male given name”) + of + the + wisp (“bundle of straw or hay used as a torch”)[1]
How to pronounce "will o' the wisp":
AU
A flickering light or lantern, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes, held by a supernatural creature who uses it to lure travelers at night to their demise.
A delusionary or otherwise unachievable goal that one feels compelled to pursue.
Example Sentences
1
She chased after her dreams like a will o' the wisp, never staying in one place for too long.
2
The politician's promises turned out to be nothing more than will o' the wisp, leading the citizens astray.
3
The glowing lights in the swamp were thought to be will o' the wisps, luring unsuspecting travelers to their doom.
4
Just when he thought he was onto something, it turned out to be a will o' the wisp, disappearing without a trace.
5
The artist's inspiration seemed like a will o' the wisp, sometimes disappearing when needed the most.
