'A wild goose chase' means a foolish, hopeless, or useless pursuit, especially one that is unlikely to succeed. It does not literally mean hunting wildlife or chasing criminals.
From the given options, select the one which rightly explains the expression- 'A wild goose chase'
CUET UG 2022 — English Vocabulary
2022mcqeasy
From the given options, select the one which rightly explains the expression-
'A wild goose chase'
Official previous-year question
Held on 17 Aug 2022 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
A Foolish and useless enterprise
- B
To hunt wild life
- C
A violent chase of criminals
- D
To speak harshly
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