CUNY - College of Staten Island - English Language Institute



CUNY - College of Staten Island: The English Language Institute (ELI) of the Center for Global Engagement has offered innovative academic programs for students learning English as a Second Language since the late 1970’s. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and ethnicity of New York City. Classes range from beginner to the advanced level.

Monday, April 1, 2013

A WILD-GOOSE CHASE

If you send someone on a wild-goose chase, it means that he or she is looking for something useless or unattainable, so it is a waste of time.

Example: Trying to buy croissants in the afternoon in this small French village is impossible. She sent us on a wild-goose chase when she asked us to do that.

                                photo courtesy of dreamstime.com


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