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Meaning of fool's errand

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fool's errand

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to fail.

    Synonyms:lost errandsleaveless errandwild-goose chase

  2. Such an undertaking, assigned as a prank.

    Synonyms:snipe hunt
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fool's%20errand

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