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Nowhere to be found/seen

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Emotional Impact

This phrase often implies frustration or disappointment when something expected cannot be located.

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He promised he'd be here for my birthday, but he was nowhere to be seen.
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Literal or Figurative

Can be used for physical items not present or situations where someone's involvement is expected but absent.

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When it was time to clean up, her help was nowhere to be found.
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Emphasis on Absence

The phrase emphasizes the notable absence of someone or something, often when it causes inconvenience.

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The band was supposed to play at 9 pm, but they were nowhere to be seen.
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