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
Dione (2)dee-AHNEnglish
Bob['bɔb]
Alv-Norwegian
İDrİS-Turkish
MickyMIK-eeEnglish
Jenessajə-NES-əEnglish (Rare)