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(all) for naught (slightly formal) without achievement or result Marge's time in jail wasn't all for naught – she earned a college degree while she was there. Usage notes: sometimes, in less formal use, nothing is substituted for naught: I would hate to think that what we'd tried to do was all for nothing. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of naught (zero or nothing) See also: naught How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The next day it was agreed that Alan should fend for himself till sunset; but as soon as it began to grow dark, he should lie in the fields by the roadside near to Newhalls, and stir for naught until he heard me whistling. He went dreaming about, thinking only of his fairy and caring for naught else in the world. This man, too, was paid by the mold--or rather for perfect castings, nearly half his work going for naught. |
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