What does "come to nothing" mean?

To fail completely; to have no result.

What is a synonym for "come to nothing"?

Common synonyms include: annul, be done for, be no more, be unproductive, blow up, break down.

verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To fail completely; to have no result. idiomatic
"The Bank of England's anti-inflation efforts will come to nothing if the US Federal Reserve refuse to join in the plan."

"The Bank of England's anti-inflation efforts will come to nothing if the US Federal Reserve refuse to join in the plan."