wild-goose chase
Example Sentences
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He considered leading me off on some wild-goose chase.
From Literature
One of the cinematic highlights of the 2024 New York International Children’s Film Festival could be described, at least partly, as a wild-goose chase.
From New York Times
At least the Victorians were just sending their friends on a wild-goose chase to be funny, and not actively poisoning them.
From Seattle Times
After something like a wild-goose chase, the grounds crew wrapped the big bird in a towel, placed it into a plastic recycling bin and retreated back into the Dodgers dugout.
From Los Angeles Times
“Mr. Rosen, I have no intention of sending my journalists out on a wild-goose chase.”
From Literature
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