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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Their offense can’t really go anywhere but up from here, so this does give them a great opportunity. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The Raiders aren’t going anywhere Kansas City will come away with some lessons from Sunday afternoon’s win, especially in the trenches. — Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026 But the sectors built on human presence, judgment and adaptability aren’t going anywhere. — Philip Weinberg, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 After celebrating its landmark 25th anniversary edition, the Tribeca Festival isn’t going anywhere. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2026.

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