Direction: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase given in bold.
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The effort to trace the culprit was a wild goose chase.
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- fruitful hunting
- futile search
- ideal seeking
- genuine effort
Correct Option: B
a wild goose chase : a search for something that is impossible for you to find or that does not exist, that makes you waste a lot of time
● I cannot accompany you in this wild goose chase. The best option is futile search.
