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wasted labor
noun as in wild-goose chase
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They won't mean wasted labor, in any event, since we'll have to have them in case the radio fails.
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"'Tis wasted labor," said Mr. Caryll, producing his snuff-box, and tapping it.
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On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to wasted labor, such as: bootless errand, fool's errand, lost cause, merry chase, red herring, and snipe hunt.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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