wild-goose chase



wild-goose chase

a worthless hunt or chase; a futile pursuit. I wasted all afternoon on a wild-goose chase. John was angry because he was sent out on a wild-goose chase.
See also: chase

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MastermanMAS-tər-mənEnglish (Rare)
Bliss[blis]
Hila-Hebrew
Areliay-REE-lie (English)Biblical
Mitsukomee-tsoo-koJapanese
DorcasDAWR-kəs (English)Biblical