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Definition blind alley in British English

blind alley noun

[countable] noun
1

a process that was expected to bring useful results but in fact achieves nothing

Example

This type of research turned out to be a blind alley.

Synonyms and related words
disappointment shame blow
2

a narrow path between or behind buildings, that is closed at one end

Synonyms and related words
alley alleyway arcade
Definition blind alley in British English