Question

*Choose the correct phrase: The criminals led the police on ____________________.*
1️⃣ a wild goose chase
2️⃣ a white elephant
3️⃣ a black sheep
4️⃣ a snail's pace

Answer 1

Answer:

The criminal led the police on a wild goose chase

Answer 2

(Option 1)  a wild goose chase

• Wild Goose chase is  basically an idiom, which is literal device that indirectly indicates action or something.
• It means a wild chase in a foolish manner and in a worthless way.
• Another example of a wild goose chase is - Aniket was angry because he was sent out on a wild goose chase
• A white elephant means good at the beginning but bad at the end.
• A black sheep means good for nothing.
• A snail's pace means slow at everything.