
Come to nothing
Expectation Frustrated
Use when something hopeful or planned doesn't succeed, leaving a sense of disappointment.

We thought we'd win the contract, but it came to nothing.
Outcome Oriented
Emphasize the lack of a result or achievement, not just the process or effort that failed.

After weeks of negotiations, all talks came to nothing.
Negative Connotation
Carries a negative feeling; not used for positive or neutral outcomes.

Her efforts to reconcile with her colleagues came to nothing.
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