Suchen
to go nowhere
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to fail to achieve success despite the attempts made
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What is the origin of the idiom "go nowhere" and when to use it?
The idiom "go nowhere" has likely emerged from the concept of someone walking or running without reaching a destination, or traveling without making progress toward a goal. Today, the idiom is commonly used to describe a situation where someone is stuck in a rut or not making any progress in their personal or professional life, despite their best efforts.
Beispiel
He felt like he was getting nowhere in his job search, as he had applied to numerous positions without any offers.
The project's progress was slow, and the team seemed to be getting nowhere.
All nothing but futile attempts that went nowhere.
After realizing that the project was going nowhere, the team decided to drop it like a bad habit and focus on more promising opportunities.
Their argument was going in circles, and they were getting nowhere in resolving their differences.
