Which of the following best explains the idiom 'Barking up the wrong tree'?
- A. To remain cheerful and optimistic in a difficult situation
- B. Pursuing a mistaken course of action based on a faulty assumption ✓
- C. A general principle based on practical experience rather than exact measurement
- D. To fail to keep a promise that was made
Correct answer
B. Pursuing a mistaken course of action based on a faulty assumption
Explanation
'Barking up the wrong tree' means pursuing a mistaken course of action based on a faulty assumption.