Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wild-goose-chase
noun
/ˈwaɪld ɡuːs tʃeɪs/
Definition
A futile or pointless pursuit or activity.
Examples
- Trying to find that lost book in the library felt like a wild-goose-chase.
- His search for the missing keys turned into a wild-goose-chase.
Meaning
A wild-goose-chase refers to an undertaking that ultimately leads to no useful outcome or result.
Synonyms
- Fruitless search
- Futile quest
- Pointless pursuit
