of/to 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

to no effect

Achieving none of the desired result or impact. We warned them not to invest their money in such a foolish scheme, but to no effect.
See also: effect, no
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • of no effect
  • to no effect
  • take effect
  • strikes again
  • (someone or something) strikes again
  • bring (something) into effect
  • carry (something) into effect
  • have a bad effect
  • have a bad effect (on someone or something)
  • with effect from