Meaning of fool's errand | Babel Free
Definitions
- A foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to fail.
- Such an undertaking, assigned as a prank.
Equivalents
Português
caça aos gambozinos
Türkçe
abesle uğraşmak
Examples
“If I were to travel⟳ only that I might be discontented with that which I can get⟳ at home, methinks I should go but on a fool's errand.”
“Shultz took little notice⟳ of the Soviet view⟳ or that of others who said his Middle East mission was a fool's errand. "You can't be too afraid of failing," said the 67-year-old diplomat.”
“Meronyms: blinker fluid, key to the midway, left-handed monkey wrench, muffler bearing, skyhook”
“Near-synonym: wild-goose chase⟳”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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