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Definition nowhere in British English

nowhere phrase

phrase
1

to fail to achieve something, or to fail to be successful

Example

Our investigation got nowhere.

Example

His career is going nowhere.

Example

The negotiators are getting nowhere fast.

Example

Trying to bribe the officials got us nowhere.

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Definition  nowhere in British English