send on a wild-goose chase

send someone on a wild-goose chase

Fig. to send someone on a pointless or futile search. You sent me on a wild-goose chase! There are no straw hats for sale anywhere in town! Fred was sent on a wild-goose chase while his friends prepared a surprise party for him.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Suzie	SOO-zee	English
Obi	-	Western African, Igbo
Heather	['heðə]
Yang	-	Chinese
Michelle	[mi'ʃel]
Adamo	ah-DAHM-o	Italian