Definition
To fail completely; to have no successful result.
In Context
- "The Bank of England's anti-inflation efforts will come to nought if the U.S. Federal Reserve refuse to join in the plan."
- "As he pointed out, however, there was "still more to come". By 1977-78, "the use of the first Advanced Passenger Trains will reduce journey times between London and Glasgow to four hours". It was a grand statement of optimism that would sadly come to nought."