lead anywhere
idiom
: to be successful
—used in negative statements
Our efforts to get more information didn't lead anywhere.
Examples of lead anywhere in a Sentence
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In some cases, the tip doesn’t lead anywhere.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Jenna is confident, witty, and charming in her advances, but the night doesn’t lead anywhere romantic for them.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
If recent history is any indication, the path might not lead anywhere.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Nov. 2025
Such questions don’t lead anywhere, Juarez adds, and your friend will appreciate your comfort and empathy.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
And in April, Khamenei did so again, despite strong reservations the talks would lead anywhere.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
Service lines are the pipe that runs from a water main to a house, and there is no lead anywhere in the water system except for those who have service lines made of lead, according to Bauer.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
The Marlins won’t win it all this year, and predicting them to raise MLB’s Commissioner’s Trophy doesn’t really lead anywhere enticing.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
This approach sets the tone for a meaningful conversation and avoids wasting time on introductions that might not lead anywhere.
—Pranav Dalal, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Jenna is confident, witty, and charming in her advances, but the night doesn’t lead anywhere romantic for them.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
If recent history is any indication, the path might not lead anywhere.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Nov. 2025
Such questions don’t lead anywhere, Juarez adds, and your friend will appreciate your comfort and empathy.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
And in April, Khamenei did so again, despite strong reservations the talks would lead anywhere.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
Service lines are the pipe that runs from a water main to a house, and there is no lead anywhere in the water system except for those who have service lines made of lead, according to Bauer.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
The Marlins won’t win it all this year, and predicting them to raise MLB’s Commissioner’s Trophy doesn’t really lead anywhere enticing.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
This approach sets the tone for a meaningful conversation and avoids wasting time on introductions that might not lead anywhere.
—Pranav Dalal, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Lead anywhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20anywhere. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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