| Phrase/Idiom | wild goose chase |
|---|---|
| Definition | If someone is sent on a wild goose chase, they waste their time looking for something that there is little chance of finding. |
| Example | I tried to find out who sent the anonymous letters, but it was a wild goose chase. |
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