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Lost cause
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a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed
lost cause
n
Example
The neglected garden was viewed as a lost cause by the new homeowners.
Trying to convince him otherwise felt like a lost cause.
The once-thriving business had become a lost cause due to poor management.
After numerous failed attempts, the project seemed like a lost cause.
The deteriorating relationship was seen as a lost cause by both partners.
