go for nothing

1. To happen or be done in vain. Said of an effort that has resulted in failure. All of my hard work on that budget report went for nothing when the computer system crashed.

2. To be sold in exchange for little money. It's OK if this stuff goes for nothing, I just don't want to have to move it to the new place.

go for nothing

1. Lit. [for something] to be done for no purpose. All our work went for nothing. Our efforts at helping out went for nothing.

2. Fig. [for something] to be sold for a very low price. This merchandise can go for nothing; let's just clear it out at 90 percent off. I don't want this good stuff to just go for nothing.

go for nothing

Be useless, serve no purpose. For example, He lost the case, so all our efforts on his behalf went for nothing. [Late 1500s] Also see go for, def. 2.

See also: go, nothing

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

See also:

(all) for naught
all for naught
naught
a good deed is never lost
abysmal failure
failure
energy
a waste of energy
a waste of breath
cut one’s losses

References in classic literature

My well-remembered experience has convinced me that, in that corner of the ocean, once the wind has got to the northward of west (as it did on the 20th, taking the British fleet aback), appearances of westerly weather go for nothing, and that it is infinitely more likely to veer right round to the east than to shift back again.

Mirror of the Sea

Are all my pains to go for nothing with that coffin?

Moby Dick LXVIII CXXXIV

He had walked round the house and looked at the things he had known from his childhood; there were a few pieces of china which might go for a decent price and Philip wondered if it would be worth while to take them up to London; but the furniture was of the Victorian order, of mahogany, solid and ugly; it would go for nothing at an auction.

Of Human Bondage

He would not even hear of letting the children go to work--there were schools here in America for children, Jurgis had heard, to which they could go for nothing. That the priest would object to these schools was something of which he had as yet no idea, and for the present his mind was made up that the children of Teta Elzbieta should have as fair a chance as any other children.

Jungle

McAllister is in the final year of his contract and Derby would rather let him go for nothing now and get a potential sell-on than let him walk away for free next summer.

McAllister's set to rejoin old Buddies

Kibera Black Stars will go for nothing short of three points when they host Coast Stima at Hope Centre.

Western Stima out to extend advantage on NSL summit

By VINCENT OPIYOAFC Leopards midfielder Whyvonne Isuza says they will go for nothing short of a win in Sunday's Caf Confederations Cup preliminary round match against Madagascan side Fosa Juniors.Leopards host Fosa in the first leg clash at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega with the reverse tie scheduled for next weekend.

Isuza: Bring on Fosa Juniors

Hernandez has 12 months left on his deal - and if Leverkusen do not sell him now they could end up letting him go for nothing next summer.

PEA & HAM MOVE ON

Spurs and Liverpool are also keen and Arsenal aim to jump the queue as they believe West Ham may sell for around PS3million rather than let him go for nothing in the summer.

Wenger in Reid raid

"But he''s under contract so we're not letting him go for nothing. If he wants to go to a club in Germany or any other side then most managers have got my number or can get it and are free to make an offer."

Werling wants out

"I don't want to keep unhappy players, but I don't want to let players go for nothing either," said Jewell.

Jewell's warning; WIGAN V EVERTON

Would it make sense to pay pounds 5m for someone whom we let go for nothing? I have a feeling Beattie will be sold in the transfer window and who we bring in that could decide our season.

Letter: Your Shout - Ferguson had his chance; Scottish star not needed

The 23-year-old could now be sold with the new season just a month away and the Latics fearing he could go for nothing when his current deal expires.

Duke rejects Wigan deal; FOOTBALL

The 23-year-old could now be sold with the new season just a month away with the Latics fearing he could go for nothing when his current deal expires.

Duke on way?

Valencia accept they are losing the fight to keep him and will want to cash in rather than see him go for nothing next summer.

Football: Rafa eye on Mista

词组	go for nothing
释义	go for nothing go for nothing 1. To happen or be done in vain. Said of an effort that has resulted in failure. All of my hard work on that budget report went for nothing when the computer system crashed. 2. To be sold in exchange for little money. It's OK if this stuff goes for nothing, I just don't want to have to move it to the new place. See also: go, nothing Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. go for nothing 1. Lit. [for something] to be done for no purpose. All our work went for nothing. Our efforts at helping out went for nothing. 2. Fig. [for something] to be sold for a very low price. This merchandise can go for nothing; let's just clear it out at 90 percent off. I don't want this good stuff to just go for nothing. See also: go, nothing McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. go for nothing Be useless, serve no purpose. For example, He lost the case, so all our efforts on his behalf went for nothing. [Late 1500s] Also see go for, def. 2. See also: go, nothing The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: (all) for naught all for naught naught a good deed is never lost abysmal failure failure energy a waste of energy a waste of breath cut one’s losses References in classic literature My well-remembered experience has convinced me that, in that corner of the ocean, once the wind has got to the northward of west (as it did on the 20th, taking the British fleet aback), appearances of westerly weather go for nothing, and that it is infinitely more likely to veer right round to the east than to shift back again. Mirror of the Sea Are all my pains to go for nothing with that coffin? Moby Dick LXVIII CXXXIV He had walked round the house and looked at the things he had known from his childhood; there were a few pieces of china which might go for a decent price and Philip wondered if it would be worth while to take them up to London; but the furniture was of the Victorian order, of mahogany, solid and ugly; it would go for nothing at an auction. Of Human Bondage He would not even hear of letting the children go to work--there were schools here in America for children, Jurgis had heard, to which they could go for nothing. That the priest would object to these schools was something of which he had as yet no idea, and for the present his mind was made up that the children of Teta Elzbieta should have as fair a chance as any other children. Jungle McAllister is in the final year of his contract and Derby would rather let him go for nothing now and get a potential sell-on than let him walk away for free next summer. McAllister's set to rejoin old Buddies Kibera Black Stars will go for nothing short of three points when they host Coast Stima at Hope Centre. Western Stima out to extend advantage on NSL summit By VINCENT OPIYOAFC Leopards midfielder Whyvonne Isuza says they will go for nothing short of a win in Sunday's Caf Confederations Cup preliminary round match against Madagascan side Fosa Juniors.Leopards host Fosa in the first leg clash at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega with the reverse tie scheduled for next weekend. Isuza: Bring on Fosa Juniors Hernandez has 12 months left on his deal - and if Leverkusen do not sell him now they could end up letting him go for nothing next summer. PEA & HAM MOVE ON Spurs and Liverpool are also keen and Arsenal aim to jump the queue as they believe West Ham may sell for around PS3million rather than let him go for nothing in the summer. Wenger in Reid raid "But he''s under contract so we're not letting him go for nothing. If he wants to go to a club in Germany or any other side then most managers have got my number or can get it and are free to make an offer." Werling wants out "I don't want to keep unhappy players, but I don't want to let players go for nothing either," said Jewell. Jewell's warning; WIGAN V EVERTON Would it make sense to pay pounds 5m for someone whom we let go for nothing? I have a feeling Beattie will be sold in the transfer window and who we bring in that could decide our season. Letter: Your Shout - Ferguson had his chance; Scottish star not needed The 23-year-old could now be sold with the new season just a month away and the Latics fearing he could go for nothing when his current deal expires. Duke rejects Wigan deal; FOOTBALL The 23-year-old could now be sold with the new season just a month away with the Latics fearing he could go for nothing when his current deal expires. Duke on way? Valencia accept they are losing the fight to keep him and will want to cash in rather than see him go for nothing next summer. Football: Rafa eye on Mista
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