What does the idiom/phrase "a wild goose chase" mean?

  1. a hopeless search
  2. a hunting trip
  3. a fast race
  4. an easy task
Answer

A) a hopeless search

A foolish and useless pursuit. Idioms & Idiomatic Phrases · Common idioms

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