Synonyms for Merry chase:

• n.

  •Other relevant words: (noun)
  • wasted labor,
  • wild goose chase,
  • waste of time,
  • snipe hunt,
  • fool's errand,
  • wasted effort,
  • lost cause,
  • wild-goose chase,
  • vain attempt,
  • bootless errand.
  •wild-goose chase (noun)
  • red herring.

• Other synonyms:

  •Other relevant words (noun):
  • misfire,
  • dud,
  • miscarriage.