Be (of) no use to man or beast In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be (of) no use to man or beast", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-07-01 07:07

Meaning of Be (of) no use to man or beast

Synonyms:

be not worth a plug nickel , be not worth the paper it's printed on , not worth a continental

Be (of) no use to man or beast British phrase

Used to describe someone or something that is totally useless

This computer does not work anymore. It is no use to man or beast.

I think I need to buy a new machine because it is of no use to man or beast.

Other phrases about:

throw straws against the wind

To attempt to do something but produce no result or effect

no good to gundy

No value, use, or purpose

plow the sands

To undertake something that appears to be useless
 

wishy-washy

Used to disapprove of someone or something because their ideas, colour, flavor, and character ect. are not firm or clear enough

a waste of energy

A useless, vain, or redundant attempt or action. 

Grammar and Usage of Be (of) no use to man or beast

Verb Forms

  • is/am/are no use to man or beast
  • be no use to man or beast | Active
  • was/were no use to man or beast
  • have/has been no use to man or beast

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

More examples:

This motorbike is of no use to man or beast.

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