send someone on a wild-goose chase

send someone on a wild-goose chase
send someone on a wild-goose chase
Fig. to send someone on a pointless or futile search. •

You sent me on a wild-goose chase! There are no straw hats for sale anywhere in town!

Fred was sent on a wild-goose chase while his friends prepared a surprise party for him.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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