Hanapin
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.
Halimbawa
I'm trying to persuade her to come, but I'm getting nowhere.
Despite their efforts to negotiate, the two parties seemed to get nowhere in reaching a compromise.
She realized the project was going nowhere and decided to cut her losses by discontinuing it.
He'll get nowhere with her, he's too young.
He felt like he was getting nowhere in his job search, as he had applied to numerous positions without any offers.
