Meaning
Indicating that an action or effort will not be successful or achieve anything.
Cultural Background
Americans value 'can-do' attitudes, so saying 'It's no use' is a significant admission of defeat.
The -ing Rule
Always remember to add -ing to the verb that follows.
Meaning
Indicating that an action or effort will not be successful or achieve anything.
The -ing Rule
Always remember to add -ing to the verb that follows.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form.
It's no use ________ (argue) with him.
The phrase 'It's no use' is always followed by a gerund (-ing).
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesIt's no use ________ (argue) with him.
The phrase 'It's no use' is always followed by a gerund (-ing).
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but keep it professional. It's better for explaining why a task is stopped.
Related Phrases
There's no point
synonymIt is pointless.
