Question

    Choose the correct option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom as used in the given sentence.

    The project was a wild goose chase , and we ended up wasting a lot of time and resources.

    A A fruitful effort Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A hopeless pursuit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A highly successful mission Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A challenging task Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A "wild goose chase" refers to a futile or hopeless pursuit of something that is difficult or impossible to achieve

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