Replace the underlined words with an Idiom from the following options :
I suspect that the thief has sent the policemen on a foolish and fruitless search.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → a wild - goose chase
A wild-goose chase means a foolish and hopeless search for something that cannot be found. A wild goose is almost impossible to catch, so chasing one is a waste of effort. The thief has misled the police into a foolish and fruitless search, which is what the idiom means.
Example: The wrong address sent us on a wild-goose chase across the city.
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