wild goose
Noun
Meaning
wild goose (plural wild geese)
any of many species of wildlife goose, such as the greylag goose or the Canada goose, whose wedge fly in a wedge or V form, or cuneiform, as opposed to the domesticated goose that would not fly.
Alternative names
wild-goose
Synonyms
Examples
If you feel the urge, don't be afraid to go on a wild goose chase. What do you think wild geese are for anyway.
The early Celtic Christians called the Holy Spirit 'the wild goose.' And the reason why is they knew that you cannot tame him.
A wild goose never reared a tame gosling.
You must walk a long while behind a wild goose before you find an ostrich feather.
A wild goose may be worth a hundred pieces of gold, but you first have to spend three pieces of gold to buy an arrow.
Although the exact origin of April Fools' Day is unknown, Boese said it probably originated in the 16th century when apprentices were sent on wild goose chases for made-up items.