fool's errand

== English == === Etymology === 18th century. === Pronunciation === === Noun === fool's errand (plural fools' errands) (idiomatic) A foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to fail. Synonyms: idiot's errand, lost errand, sleeveless errand, wild-goose chase (idiomatic) Such an undertaking, assigned as a prank. Synonym: snipe hunt Meronyms: blinker fluid, key to the midway, left-handed monkey wrench, muffler bearing, skyhook Near-synonym: wild-goose chase ==== Translations ==== === References ===