[go|get] nowhere
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to fail to achieve success despite the attempts made
The idiom "go nowhere" has likely emerged from the concept of someone walking or running without reaching a destination, or traveling without making progress toward a goal. Today, the idiom is commonly used to describe a situation where someone is stuck in a rut or not making any progress in their personal or professional life, despite their best efforts.
- All nothing but futile attempts that went nowhere.
- Bad manners will get you nowhere.
- He'll get nowhere with her, he's too young.
- I'm trying to persuade her to come, but I'm getting nowhere.