To little/no avail

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Used to show that something has not been successful, despite trying hard.

They made desperate attempts to rescue the drowning man, but to little avail.
Visual representation of "to little/no avail" - Used to show that something has not been successful, despite trying hard.

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  • efforts to little/no avail
  • attempts to little/no avail
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Effort Wasted

Indicates that someone's hard work or effort has failed to yield the desired results.

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She studied all night to little avail; the test was too difficult.
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Persistence Fails

Suggests that even persistent efforts have not led to success.

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He negotiated relentlessly to save the deal, but to little avail.
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Disappointment Implied

The phrase often conveys a sense of frustration or disappointment.

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They lobbied for the change to no avail, leaving them disappointed.
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