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Definition rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic in American English

rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic phrase

phrase
1

to busy yourself with pointless tasks instead of facing the real problems

Example

He likened the poll to rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.

Example

It's no good rearranging the deck chairs, you have to fix the hole in the boat.

Example

They can say what they want, but it's just moving the deck chairs on the Titanic.

Synonyms and related words
fritter away fiddle around knock around
Definition rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic in American English