When someone says “But bang goes nothing,” they are expressing frustration or disappointment that something has failed or that an attempt at something has not worked out as hoped. In other words, despite their effort, nothing was achieved, or things didn’t go as planned.
Sentence Examples
- I tried fixing the car myself, but bang goes nothing—it’s still broken!
- I thought I could make it to the airport in time, but bang goes nothing—missed my flight!
- I tried to save money this month, but bang goes nothing—another unexpected expense came up.
- I gave it my best shot in the interview, but bang goes nothing—I didn’t get the job.
- I started a new workout routine, but bang goes nothing—my knee injury flared up again.
Bang Goes Nothing Synonyms/Alternative Phrases
If you’re looking for alternatives to the phrase “bang goes nothing,” here are a few other expressions that convey the same meaning:
- So much for that
- No luck there
- Well, that’s a bust
- That’s a wash
- Strike out on that one
- That’s a failure
- Guess that’s out the window
- That didn’t pan out
- That’s a dead end
- So much for that idea