| Main Entry: | wild-goose chase |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | hopeless case |
Synonyms: |
bootless errand, fool's errand, lost cause, merry chase, red herring, snipe hunt, vain attempt, waste of time, wasted effort, wasted labor |
| Main Entry: | red herring |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | misleading clue |
Synonyms: |
attention-grabber, bait, commotion, curve ball, deviation, distraction, distractor, disturbance, diversion, diversionary tactic, false clue, false face, false trail, fool's errand, gimmick, interruption, maneuver, ploy, smoke screen, wild-goose chase |
| Main Entry: | search |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | seeking to find something |
Synonyms: |
chase, examination, exploration, fishing expedition, frisking, going-over, hunt, inquest, inquiry, inspection, investigation, legwork, perquisition, pursual, pursuance, pursuing, pursuit, quest, research, rummage, scrutiny, shakedown, wild-goose chase, witch hunt |
Antonyms: |
finding |