In the following five questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
Their attempt to get back the stolen necklace proved to be a `underline("wild-goose chase")`.

Options

A. wise decision
B. useless search
C. timely action
D. delayed action

Answer

B

Explanation

wild goose chase : a futile search/pursuit . I think she sent us on a wild goose chase looking for our beach house. The best option is useless search