Definition of To no avail
fruitless, pointless often referring to making effort but not having success
Examples of To no avail in a sentence
The football team tried to pull out a win even though they were forty points behind, but their efforts were to no avail. 🔊
I tried to convince my mother to buy me the newest gaming console, but all of my reasonable begging was to no avail. 🔊
The store employee tried his best to stop the shelf from falling during the tremor, but to no avail. 🔊
You can try to fly by flapping your arms, but your efforts will be to no avail no matter how earnest they are. 🔊
I attempted to dodge the ball during gym class, but my efforts were to no avail and we still lost the game of dodgeball. 🔊
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