Posts Tagged ‘on a wild goose chase’

Today, we have an interesting phrase for you…

On a wild goose chase:

{+}A purposeless errand, a waste of time, or a pointless exercise.

Example:

• My wife sent me on a wild goose chase to get a newspaper, when we already had one. I think she just wanted me out the house, so she could wrap up my birthday present.

Homework:

• Share with people any time you have been sent on, or sent someone on a wild goose chase.

Note: The Queen’s English School will teach you all of the important English phrases and won’t send you on a wild goose chase.