lost errand en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(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.
1891, Charles Dickens, A Bride of a Summer's Day:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lost errands | Number=Plur | lexicographic |