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Definition

With no success or benefit; unsuccessfully; to no effect.

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In Context

  • "Germany huffed and switched angles and went wide, slinging in crosses, and finally sending on Der Targetman, Mario Gomez, for the last 11 minutes. To no avail, as Mexico held on for a sensational win against the defending champions."
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Related Idioms

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to little avail

With little success or benefit.

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lift all boats

To benefit all participants; to have a wide-ranging positive effect.

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To go back and forth; to alternate.

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to boot

In addition, besides, also.

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to the death

To the utmost degree.

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to date

Until now; until the present time.
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