whistle for

verb

1. informal.
   intr, preposition to seek or expect in vain

Idioms and Phrases

Ask for or expect without any prospect of success, as in If you want a cash refund, you can just whistle for it . [Mid-1700s]

Related Words

• accost
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• address
• approach
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• hail
• meet
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