fool's errand
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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There is a lot that is different about the mega-IPO, making definitive predictions a fool’s errand.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
Attempting to adjust your gold exposure in response to external factors is most likely a fool’s errand.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
It’s a fool’s errand at this moment to guess where any of this turns out or which party ends up ahead in the remapping effort.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
And when it comes to healing, understanding the exact contribution to improvement is a fool’s errand.
From Slate ● Jan. 30, 2026
I had come on a fool’s errand to Estre, hoping for solace.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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