get no change out of

get no change out of (someone)

To receive no help from someone. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. John's the laziest guy in the office, so you'll definitely get no change out of him. A: "Why didn't you just ask Stu for help?" B: "Because we're vying for the same promotion!" A: "Oh right. Yeah, you'll get no change out of him." What is up with this crop of useless interns? I get no change out of them on a daily basis!

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get no change out of

fail to get information or a desired reaction from. British informal

See also: change, get, no, of, out

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