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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.
Example
He'll get nowhere with her, he's too young.
Their argument was going in circles, and they were getting nowhere in resolving their differences.
All nothing but futile attempts that went nowhere.
Despite their efforts to negotiate, the two parties seemed to get nowhere in reaching a compromise.
After realizing that the project was going nowhere, the team decided to drop it like a bad habit and focus on more promising opportunities.
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