what's the use

phrase

Used to indicate that a specified or implied action cannot succeed or offers no advantage if successful

“What's the use trying to tell him? He won't listen.”

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Meanings

phrasewhat's the use?
  1. colloquialoftenUsed to indicate that a specified or implied action cannot succeed or offers no advantage if successful

    What's the use trying to tell him? He won't listen.

    1 more example

    What's the use of worrying? It never was worthwhile.

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APA

what's the use. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what's%20the%20use

MLA

“what's the use.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what's%20the%20use. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “what's the use,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what's%20the%20use.

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