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Meaning of come to nought | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To fail completely; to have no successful result.

idiomatic, intransitive

Examples

“The Bank of England's anti-inflation efforts will come to nought if the U.S. Federal Reserve refuse to join in the plan.”

“As he pointed out, however, there was "still more to come". By 1977-78, "the use of the first Advanced Passenger Trains will reduce journey times between London and Glasgow to four hours". It was a grand statement of optimism that would sadly come to nought.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

come to one's hand come to one's senses come to oneself come to order come to pass come to power