Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-of-no-avail-to-of-little-avail
phrase
tə əv noʊ əˈveɪl – tə əv ˈlɪtəl əˈveɪl
Definition
An expression meaning something that is of no use or effectiveness.
Examples
- She tried to convince him to stay, but her pleas were to no avail.
- Despite their efforts to resolve the issue, it was to little avail.
Meaning
When an effort or action is described as being ‘to of no avail’ or ‘to of little avail’, it indicates that the action did not achieve its intended result or was largely ineffective.
Synonyms
- ineffective
- futile
- useless
- pointless
- unproductive
