Get/go nowhere
verb phrase
To not make progress in a situation.
If we keep arguing about little things like this, we will get nowhere.
Often appears as...
- get nowhere fast
- get nowhere with
verb phrase
A way to say something is useless or pointless.
Arguing about who is responsible will get us nowhere.
Often appears as...
- get nowhere by
- get nowhere arguing
verb phrase
To not change position or condition.
The project seems to go nowhere.
Often appears as...
- go nowhere project
- go nowhere plan
verb phrase
To not make progress in a situation.
If we keep arguing about little things like this, we will get nowhere.
Often appears as...
- get nowhere fast
- get nowhere with
verb phrase
A way to say something is useless or pointless.
Arguing about who is responsible will get us nowhere.
Often appears as...
- get nowhere by
- get nowhere arguing
verb phrase
To not change position or condition.
The project seems to go nowhere.
Often appears as...
- go nowhere project
- go nowhere plan
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Physical
The phrase often refers to non-physical progress, such as discussions or work processes.
Despite hours of brainstorming, we're getting nowhere with our campaign ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Frustration Implication
Suggests a sense of frustration about lack of progress, often leading to a change in approach.
We'll get nowhere with this method; let's think of something else.
Pro Tip 3/3Focus on Effort
The phrase emphasizes effort being put into an action with no resulting progress.
I'm studying every day, but I feel like I'm getting nowhere with my English.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Physical
The phrase often refers to non-physical progress, such as discussions or work processes.
Despite hours of brainstorming, we're getting nowhere with our campaign ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Frustration Implication
Suggests a sense of frustration about lack of progress, often leading to a change in approach.
We'll get nowhere with this method; let's think of something else.
Pro Tip 3/3Focus on Effort
The phrase emphasizes effort being put into an action with no resulting progress.
I'm studying every day, but I feel like I'm getting nowhere with my English.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Physical
The phrase often refers to non-physical progress, such as discussions or work processes.
Despite hours of brainstorming, we're getting nowhere with our campaign ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Frustration Implication
Suggests a sense of frustration about lack of progress, often leading to a change in approach.
We'll get nowhere with this method; let's think of something else.
Pro Tip 3/3Focus on Effort
The phrase emphasizes effort being put into an action with no resulting progress.
I'm studying every day, but I feel like I'm getting nowhere with my English.
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