(something) will get (someone) nowhere
(something) will get (someone) nowhere
Something, typically a certain behavior, will not help someone progress or succeed in any way. Look, we can sit here arguing over who screwed up all day long, but pointing fingers at each other will get us nowhere. Being the teacher's pet will get you nowhere when the midterm exam rolls around.
See also: get, nowhere, will
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- (something) won't get (someone) anywhere
- lay (something) at rest
- lay at rest
- set (something) at rest
- screwed tight
- back at it
- back at it (again)
- argue for
- cross paths
- fly at