English

Phrase

there's no use

1. (colloquial, usually with a following present participle or infinitive expression) Used to indicate that the specified action cannot succeed or offers no advantage if successful

   There's no use trying to tell him; he won't listen.

   There's no use in complaining. Doesn't change anything.

   There's no use crying over spilt milk

Related terms

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