Go nowhere Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈnoʊˌwɛɹ/, /ˈnoʊhˌwɛɹ
GOH-NOH-wair
ɡˈəʊ/ /nˈəʊweə
goh-NOH-weh-uh
Definition
To make no progress or fail to achieve results, especially when trying or working toward something.
Usage & Nuances
Often describes stalled projects, discussions, or relationships. It is informal and commonly used when you’re frustrated by lack of progress. Not about literal travel—it means 'not advancing' metaphorically.
Spanish: no llegar a ninguna parte - no avanzarPortuguese (BR): não chegar a lugar nenhum - não avançarPortuguese (PT): não ir a lado nenhum - não avançarChinese (Simplified): 毫无进展 - 没有结果Chinese (Traditional): 毫無進展 - 沒有結果Hindi: कहीं नहीं पहुंचना - आगे न बढ़नाArabic: لا يذهب إلى أي مكان - لا يتقدمBengali: অগ্রসর না হওয়া - কোন অগ্রগতি না হওয়াRussian: ни к чему не приводить - топтаться на местеJapanese: 進展しない - どこにも進まないVietnamese: không tiến triển - chẳng đi đến đâuKorean: 진전이 없다 - 아무 발전이 없다Turkish: ilerleme kaydetmemek - hiçbir yere varmamakUrdu: کسی نتیجے پر نہ پہنچنا - آگے نہ بڑھناIndonesian: tidak berkembang - tidak menghasilkan apa-apa
Example Sentences
I feel like this project will go nowhere if we don't work together.
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The conversation started well but soon began to go nowhere.
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If you don't change your attitude, you'll go nowhere in life.
basic
We tried to fix the problem all day, but we just went nowhere.
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Honestly, this job is going nowhere—I need something new.
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All their meetings go nowhere because no one makes decisions.
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