From the given options, select the one which rightly explains the expression- 'A wild goose chase' Option 1: A Foolish and useless enterprise Option 2: To hunt wild life Option 3: A violent chase of criminals Option 4: To speak harshly

The answer is 'A Foolish and useless enterprise'. View full solution:

From the given options, se<=ct the one which rightly explains the expression- 'A wild goose chase'

A Foolish and use<=ss enterprise

CUET English 2022 17 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary

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A Foolish and useless enterprise

To hunt wild life

A violent chase of criminals

To speak harshly

✅ Correct Option: 1

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