go anywhere

phrase

1
: to make progress : become more successful
used in negative statements
His career isn't going anywhere.
2
: to produce any useful results
used in negative statements
It seemed like a good idea, but it never went anywhere.

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Helix Streaming Device – Microsoft’s idea of allowing players to play their games without console hardware, rather through streaming, is not going anywhere. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 And while those classics aren’t going anywhere, the fall fashion season is making room for something with a little more personality. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Volpe and Chelsea Cooper Braun, a fashion stylist and wardrobe consultant, agree that cowboy boots aren’t going anywhere. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 When Hal wakes up in the hospital with Kerry by his bedside, things turn a little more flirty, though whether this actually goes anywhere remains to be seen. Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go anywhere

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“Go anywhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20anywhere. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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