Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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Wild goose chase
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- An admirable enterprise
- An honest effort
- A foolish, unprofitable adventure
- A powerful effort
Correct Option: C
A foolish, unprofitable adventure Wild goose chase = a foolish and hopeless search for or in pursuit of something unattainable; a worthless hunt. Look at the sentence : John was angry because he was sent out on a wild goose chase.
