lead anywhere

phrase

: to be successful

—used in negative statements

Our efforts to get more information didn't lead anywhere.

Examples of lead anywhere in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In some cases, the tip doesn’t lead anywhere. — 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

Rhymes for lead anywhere

• concessionaire
• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare