there is no doing — it is impossible to do something; something cannot be done
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: it is impossible to do something; something cannot be done
Pronunciation (IPA): /ðer ɪz noʊ ˈduːɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- There is no reasoning with my cat when it's 3 AM and she wants to play.
- There is no denying that he is the best player on the team.
- There is no predicting what the weather will be like tomorrow.
there is no doing
NOUN[/ðer ɪz noʊ ˈduːɪŋ/]
it is impossible to do something; something cannot be done
it is impossible to do something; something cannot be done
There is no going forward, just knowing it's time to turn back!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This idiom emerged from the combination of the English existential construction 'there is/are' with the negated gerund form, creating an idiomatic expression that emphasizes impossibility or the absence of a viable method. The phrase evolved as a fixed pattern in English to convey that no course of action or solution exists for a given situation.
Breakdown
there is (existential construction indicating existence or presence) + no (negation particle) + doing (gerund form of the verb, functioning as a noun to represent the action or method in question)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“There is no reasoning with my cat when it's 3 AM and she wants to play.”
“There is no denying that he is the best player on the team.”
“There is no predicting what the weather will be like tomorrow.”
“There is no convincing my grandmother that smartphones are useful - she still uses a rotary phone.”
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