(something) will get (someone) nowhere



(something) will get (someone) nowhere

Something, typically a certain behavior, will not help someone progress or succeed in any way. Look, we can sit here arguing over who screwed up all day long, but pointing fingers at each other will get us nowhere. Being the teacher's pet will get you nowhere when the midterm exam rolls around.
See also: get, nowhere, will

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Renatare-NAH-tah (Italian, Spanish, German, Polish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Slovene, Late Roman
Amancioah-MAHN-thyo (Spanish), ah-MAHN-syo (Latin American Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
Nikica-Croatian, Serbian
Roma (1)-Russian
Nneka-Western African, Igbo
SpartacusSPAHR-tə-kəs (English)History