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
Lilavati-Indian, Hindi (Rare)
SolÈNeso-LENFrench
TansyTAN-zeeEnglish (Rare)
RiČArdas-Lithuanian
Iudas-Biblical Latin
BazBAZEnglish (British)