無駄足 (むだあし) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
fool's errand; wasted trip; visit for no good reason
Refers to going somewhere or making a trip that turns out to be pointless or unnecessary. Often used in the phrase 無駄足を踏む (to make a wasted trip).
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If you call ahead to check, you can avoid making a wasted trip.