Synonyms for wildgoose chase
- ploy
- smoke screen
- attention-grabber
- bait
- commotion
- curve ball
- deviation
- distraction
- distractor
- disturbance
- diversion
- diversionary tactic
- false clue
- false face
- false trail
- fool's errand
- gimmick
- interruption
- maneuver
- wild-goose chase
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And your mothers were foolish enough to believe such an improbable tale and to send you here on such a wildgoose chase!