of no effect

of no effect

Without any of the desired result or impact. Our warnings were of no effect, and he went ahead with the foolish investment.

See also: effect, no, of

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of/to no efˈfect

not having the result hoped for: Their warnings were of no effect. ♢ They tried to persuade him to change his mind, but to no effect.

See also: effect, no, of, to

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