| 词汇 | gone for nothing |
| 释义 | (redirected from gone for nothing)go for nothing1. To happen or be done in vain. Said of an effort that has resulted in failure. All of my hard work on that budget report went for nothing when the computer system crashed. 2. To be sold in exchange for little money. It's OK if this stuff goes for nothing, I just don't want to have to move it to the new place. go for nothing1. Lit. [for something] to be done for no purpose. All our work went for nothing. Our efforts at helping out went for nothing. 2. Fig. [for something] to be sold for a very low price. This merchandise can go for nothing; let's just clear it out at 90 percent off. I don't want this good stuff to just go for nothing. go for nothingBe useless, serve no purpose. For example, He lost the case, so all our efforts on his behalf went for nothing. [Late 1500s] Also see go for, def. 2. |
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