Synonyms for nothing doing

Grammar : Adv, noun

Spell : nuhth-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈnʌθ ɪŋ

Top 10 synonyms for nothing doing

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Définition of nothing doing

Origin : Old English naþing, naðinc, from nan "not one" (see none) + þing "thing" (see thing). Meaning "insignificant thing" is from c.1600. As an adverb from c.1200. As an adjective from 1961.

As in nope : adv no
As in rebuff : noun turning away; ignoring
As in rejection : noun denial, refusal
As in repulse : noun snub; rejection

Example sentences :

Beyond the fact that a few prizes have been picked up there is nothing doing.
Extract from : « At Aboukir and Acre » by George Alfred Henty

There'll be nothing doing until they get Dutch courage from the bottle.
Extract from : « The Pirate of Panama » by William MacLeod Raine

Wyatt was right when he said "there was nothing doing" socially.
Extract from : « Four Years in Rebel Capitals » by T. C. DeLeon

I have been waiting here since half tide and there's nothing doing.
Extract from : « The Lovely Lady » by Mary Austin

"Nothing doing here either," he said as he scrambled to his feet.
Extract from : « The Hand in the Dark » by Arthur J. Rees

Selena pulled her tall-grass French on a Hackman, but there was nothing doing.
Extract from : « Ade's Fables » by George Ade

In Dilborough Sunday night, there is what you call, nothing doing.
Extract from : « If Winter Don't » by Barry Pain

There was nothing doing by night, we had to do it at daybreak.
Extract from : « New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 » by Various

“Nothing doing in that direction,” came from Ned Lowe, who was present.
Extract from : « The Rover Boys Under Canvas » by Arthur M. Winfield

There's nothing doing in the Street now that I know anything about.
Extract from : « Halsey & Co. » by H. K. Shackleford

Antonyms for nothing doing

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