go anywhere

idiom

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 if the matches don’t go anywhere, this becomes just like any other short-term fix. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 Gas grills go anywhere from $90-$500, with infrared starting at $300 and topping out about $750. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025 Ello Jane Ceramic Travel Mug $15 at Amazon Whether reading on the porch or sitting inside watching TV, my grandma doesn’t go anywhere in the house without her coffee mug. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 6 May 2025 Dogs usually will go anywhere outside, but waste bags are also a good idea. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 May 2025 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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