on a fool's errand

*on a fool's errand

Fig. involved in a useless journey or task. (*Typically: be ~; go ~.) Bill went for an interview, but he was on a fool's errand. The job had already been filled. I was sent on a fool's errand to buy some flowers. I knew the shop would be closed by then.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Kasim	-	Turkish
Joukahainen	-	Finnish Mythology
Ackery	['ækəri]
DeasÚN	-	Irish
Unice	-	English (Rare)
Olive	AHL-iv	English