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lead on a merry chase

lead someone on a merry chase

Fig. to lead someone in a purposeless pursuit. What a waste of time. You really led me on a merry chase. Jane led Bill on a merry chase trying to find an antique lamp.
See also: chase, lead, merry, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jaak-Estonian, Flemish
Keahi-Hawaiian
AbitalAB-i-tal (English)Biblical
Sam (1)SAMEnglish
PÅL-Swedish, Norwegian
Archil-Georgian
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