Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate meaning of the given phrase.

Never take up a fool's errand

  1. <span style="font-size:" new="">One who takes a message

  2. <span style="font-size:" new="">To go with a message

  3. <span style="font-size:" new="">A useless undertaking

  4. <span style="font-size:" new="">An observation
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase "fool's errand" is an idiomatic expression for a task that is a waste of time. It describes an undertaking that has no hope of a successful or useful outcome.

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