Get somebody nowhere/not get somebody anywhere
phrase
To not make any progress or achieve any success.
His constant complaining is getting him nowhere.
Often appears as...
- complaining gets you nowhere
- lying gets you nowhere
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To not make any progress or achieve any success.
His constant complaining is getting him nowhere.
Often appears as...
- complaining gets you nowhere
- lying gets you nowhere
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Expression of Futility
Emphasizes that certain actions will not yield any beneficial results.
Insisting on a refund in this manner will get you nowhere.
Pro Tip 2/3Conveys Frustration
Shows the speaker's frustration about a lack of progress.
Arguing with him about politics gets you nowhere.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
The phrase usually suggests disappointment or negativity around an action or effort.
Skipping practice sessions will get the team nowhere.
Pro Tip 1/3Expression of Futility
Emphasizes that certain actions will not yield any beneficial results.
Insisting on a refund in this manner will get you nowhere.
Pro Tip 2/3Conveys Frustration
Shows the speaker's frustration about a lack of progress.
Arguing with him about politics gets you nowhere.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
The phrase usually suggests disappointment or negativity around an action or effort.
Skipping practice sessions will get the team nowhere.
Pro Tip 1/3Expression of Futility
Emphasizes that certain actions will not yield any beneficial results.
Insisting on a refund in this manner will get you nowhere.
Pro Tip 2/3Conveys Frustration
Shows the speaker's frustration about a lack of progress.
Arguing with him about politics gets you nowhere.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
The phrase usually suggests disappointment or negativity around an action or effort.
Skipping practice sessions will get the team nowhere.
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