go anywhere

phrase

1
: to make progress : become more successful
used in negative statements
His career isn't going anywhere.
2
: to produce any useful results
used in negative statements
It seemed like a good idea, but it never went anywhere.

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But while she may be thrilled that Kit isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, others don’t exactly share her enthusiasm. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026 Adames and Chapman have full no-trade clauses in their contracts, which usually can be worked out, although Chapman’s agent, Scott Boras, recently told John Shea of the San Francisco Standard that Chapman isn’t going anywhere. Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The exact layers are up to you, but a blouse and silky wide-leg pants can go anywhere, from the office to a spontaneous night out. India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026 There are extensive veterinary exams before a whale goes anywhere, Tuttle said. Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for go anywhere

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“Go anywhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20anywhere. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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