Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A wild goose chase
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Fruitless search.
The phrase "a wild goose chase" refers to a futile or pointless search for something that is difficult or impossible to find.
For example:- "We spent hours looking for the missing keys in the park, but it turned out to be a wild goose chase—they were at home all along."