The idiom a wild-goose chase means a foolish and hopeless search for something unattainable. It matches the underlined phrase exactly. The answer is option 1.
Replace the underlined words with an Idiom from the following options :
I suspect that the thief has sent the policemen on a foolish and fruitless search.
Held on 1 Jun 2023 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.
a wild - goose chase.
a wild - horse chase.
a wild - duck chase.
a wild - dog chase.
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