In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase as your answer.
Question
The effort to trace the culprit was a wild goose chase.
[A] fruitful hunting
[B] futile search
[C] ideal seeking
[D] genuine effort
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option [B]