Go nowhere (fast) verb phrase
Finally achieve no beneficial or successful result or outcome
It seems like our discussion is going nowhere fast.
I talked to James to solve the problem but it went nowhere.
I really want to end this conversation because it is going nowhere.
The verb "go" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Used to imply that someone is acting as if he or she is demure, innocent, sincere or reserved but they may be not
Don’t be fooled by Jennie's good behaviour. She looked as if butter wouldn't melt in her mouth.