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never amount to much

 

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Never Amount to Much

Noun:

(idiomatic) A person or thing has achieved little or no success or significance.

Example sentences:

  1. Despite his efforts, John believed he would never amount to much in his career.
  2. She had always been told that she would never amount to much, but she proved everyone wrong and became a successful entrepreneur.

Adjective:

(idiomatic) Unlikely to be successful or significant.

Example sentences:

  1. The small business had never amounted to much in terms of profits.
  2. He had always dreamed of becoming a famous actor, but he knew his talent would never amount to much.

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