Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
The wrong address sent the police on A WILD GOOSE CHASE across the city.

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

A wild goose chase is a long search for something that cannot be found.

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A hunt for an animal is the literal picture.

Concept: The meaning of the idiom "a wild goose chase"
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.The wrong address sent the police on A WILD GOOSE CHASE across the city.

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
The wrong address sent the police on A WILD GOOSE CHASE across the city.