"it's no use" meaning in English

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Phrase

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  1. (colloquial, usually with a following present participle or infinitive expression) Used to indicate that the specified action cannot succeed or offers no advantage if successful Tags: colloquial, usually Derived forms: it's no use crying over spilt milk Related terms: there's no use, no use, what's the use Translations (colloquial): ne utilas (Esperanto), ça ne sert à rien (French), c'est inutile (French), ce n'est pas la peine (French)
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