The idiom "come to naught" has its origins in Old English and Middle English, where "naught" means nothing or zero. The expression "come to naught" essentially means to result in failure or to end without achieving the desired outcome. It suggests that efforts or plans have been rendered useless or ineffective, and the intended goals have not been realized.

Définition et signification de « come to naught » en anglais

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