Go nowhere
verb phrase
to be unsuccessful or frustrated in an attempt
Examples
The proposal went nowhere.
Usage Note
informal
verb phrase
To be unsuccessful or frustrated in an attempt: her proposal went nowhere
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verb phrase To proceed very slowly; be stalled: The proposal is officially still pending but going nowhere fast (1940s+)
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- Gonyaulax
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- Gonyaulax catanella
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