Meaning of 'Wild goose chase'
What does the saying 'Wild goose chase' mean?
Idiom: Wild goose chase
Meaning:
A wild goose chase is a waste of time- time spent trying to do something unsuccessfully.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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