What is another word for comes to naught?
Pronunciation: [kˈʌmz tə nˈɔːt] (IPA) 
When it seems that all efforts have gone in vain and there is no productive outcome, we say that it "comes to naught." There are several synonyms for this phrase that can be used interchangeably depending on the context. For instance, "falls through" can be used when plans or agreements fail to materialize. "Goes awry" refers to a situation where things do not go as planned. "Goes down the drain" is typically used when money, time or aspirations are lost. Finally, "vanishes into thin air" suggests a sudden disappearance or cessation of something. All these synonyms convey the same sentiment that things did not amount to anything fruitful.
