English Dictionary

lost errand

名詞

慣用表現

(idiomatic) Synonym of fool's errand

日本語の意味

無駄な用事、成果が得られない、ばかげた依頼

After three hours of searching for the missing invoice, Jenna realized the entire task was a lost errand and went home.

3時間も行方不明の請求書を探した後、ジェナはその作業が結局無駄な努力だと気づき、家に帰った。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) Synonym of fool's errand

The detective expressed his conviction that they were both on a lost errand. He was convinced that the boy would not make his appearance; although when pressed by Clive to do so, he declined to give the reasons for his conviction.

lost errands （ plural ）