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Meaning of go for nothing | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To have no value, or carry no weight with someone.

Examples

“Is not your friend's business your own⟳ business? What does friendship mean⟳ if it is not so? And when I tell⟳ you that it is my business, mine of right, does that go for nothing with you?”
“And I tell⟳ you they are promises that go for nothing.”

CEFR level

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

go for the gloves go for the gold go for the jugular go for the jugular vein go for the kill go for the throat

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