Idiom Breakdown

no joy

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Definition

A negative outcome; no success; a failure.

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In Context

"I've been waiting 20 minutes for a bus, and still no joy."
"We X-rayed the briefcase last night, but no joy. The P160 technician reckoned it was lined in lead foil."

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See Also

no-go
no dice