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
BeatrixBE-ah-triks (German), BAY-ah-triks (Dutch), BEE-ə-triks (English)German, Hungarian, Dutch, English (Rare), Late Roman
Wilhelmina[.wilə'mi:nə]
Ola (2)AW-lahPolish
Garnet (2)-English
Kelan-Irish
Emeline