fools' errands

A form of fool's errand — A foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to fail.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of fool's errand
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APA

fools' errands. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fools'%20errands

MLA

“fools' errands.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fools'%20errands. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fools' errands,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fools'%20errands.

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