to no avail to no avail1 or
of no avail adj. phr.,
formal Having no effect; useless, unsuccessful.
Tom's practicing was of no avail. He was sick on the day of the game.
Mary's attempts to learn embroidering were to no avail.to no avail2 adv. phr.,
formal Without result; unsuccessfully.
John tried to pull the heavy cart, but to no avail.
Mary studied hard for the test but to no avail. Compare: IN VAIN.
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