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go / get nowhere
/ɡɛt nˈəʊweə/
/ɡɛt nˈoʊwɛɹ/
to go / get nowhere
[PHRASE]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.