What is another word for coming to naught?
Pronunciation: [kˈʌmɪŋ tə nˈɔːt] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for the phrase "coming to naught," which means that something has failed or resulted in nothing. Some synonyms include "going in vain," "amounting to nothing," "ending without success," "falling short," and "fizzling out." Other phrases that convey a similar meaning include "going down the drain," "falling apart," "going belly-up," "going up in smoke," and "going down the tubes." Regardless of the specific phrase used, the meaning behind it is clear: that whatever was hoped for, planned, or expected didn't happen or failed to meet expectations in some significant way.
