No point in Meaning in English
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
NOH-POINT-in
nəʊ/ /pˈɔɪnt/ /ˈɪn
noh-POINT-in
Definition
Used to say that something is not worth doing because it will not succeed or make a difference.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by a gerund (verb+ing): 'no point in trying'. Informal, often used to discourage unnecessary actions. Similar to 'not worth' but slightly stronger. Common mistake: omitting 'in' or using the wrong verb form.
Spanish: no tiene sentido - no vale la penaPortuguese (BR): não adianta - não faz sentidoPortuguese (PT): não vale a pena - não faz sentidoChinese (Simplified): 没有必要 - 没意义Chinese (Traditional): 沒有必要 - 沒意義Hindi: कोई मतलब नहीं है - फ़ायदा नहीं हैArabic: لا فائدة من - لا جدوى منBengali: কোনো মানে নেই - কোনো উপকার নেইRussian: нет смыслаJapanese: ～しても意味がないVietnamese: không có ích gì - vô íchKorean: 소용 없다 - 의미 없다Turkish: bir anlamı yok - bir faydası yokUrdu: کوئی فائدہ نہیں - کوئی معنی نہیںIndonesian: tidak ada gunanya - percuma
Example Sentences
There's no point in worrying about the past.
basic
It's no point in arguing with him.
basic
There's no point in keeping broken things.
basic
If nobody listens, there's no point in talking.
natural
Honestly, there's no point in stressing over something you can't change.
natural
There’s no point in checking again; it’s already closed.
natural