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词汇 be on a hiding to nothing
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Idiom
be on a hiding to nothing
British, informal to be in a situation where it is impossible to succeed.
We were on a hiding to nothing trying to get more money out of the government.
idiombe on a hiding to nothing BrEBrEto have no chance of succeeding at something you are trying to do:Despite having spent record amounts of money on new players this season, Northampton are on a hiding to nothing.Without the goodwill of the local people, the forestry commission is on a hiding to nothing.

be on a hiding to nothing

slang To be likely to fail; to be in a futile situation. You're on a hiding to nothing if you think you're going to get a raise out of the boss.

be on a ˌhiding to ˈnothing

(British English, informal) have no hope of succeeding, whatever happens: The Government is on a hiding to nothing in these elections.
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