hiding to nothing



hiding to nothing

A difficult situation that is unlikely to result in success. Primarily heard in UK. I'm on a hiding to nothing right now trying to persuade my teacher to give me an extra credit assignment.
See also: hide, nothing

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Julen-Basque
Kondwanikon-DWAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
Bituin-Tagalog
Blythe[blaið]
Solangeso-LAWNZHFrench
DustinDUS-tinEnglish