Meaning of Nothing to go on
A phrase indicating a lack of information or data to proceed.
In simple words: No information or clues available to help.
Nothing to go on in a sentence
- I looked into the case, but I had nothing to go on.
- Without any evidence, we have nothing to go on.
- The investigation stalled because there was nothing to go on.
- I started the project, but now I have nothing to go on.
- He said he was lost in the woods with nothing to go on.
How to use Nothing to go on
Used in informal settings to express lack of information. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of having no starting point—nothing to use.
Related words
Collocations with Nothing to go on
- have nothing to go on
- give nothing to go on
- find nothing to go on
Synonyms for Nothing to go on
- no clues
- no hints
- no leads
Common mistakes with Nothing to go on
- Confused with 'nothing to do with', which means unrelated.
- Using in too formal a context, like academic writing.
Nothing to go on appears in
Nothing to go on in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ما في شي اعتمد عليه
ما في معلومات أو دلائل تساعد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কিছু করার নেই
সাহায্য করার জন্য কোনো তথ্য বা সূত্র নেই।
- GermanDeutsch
Nichts, womit man anfangen kann
Keine Informationen oder Hinweise verfügbar, die helfen könnten.
- SpanishEspañol
Nada para seguir
No hay información ni pistas disponibles para ayudar.
- Persianفارسی
هیچ سرنخی ندارم
هیچ اطلاعات یا سرنخی برای کمک در دسترس نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Rien sur quoi se baser
Pas d'infos ou d'indices disponibles pour aider.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कुछ भी नहीं है जिस पर आगे बढ़ा जा सके
मदद के लिए कोई जानकारी या सुराग उपलब्ध नहीं है।
- ItalianItaliano
Niente su cui basarsi
Non ci sono informazioni o indizi disponibili per aiutare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Nada para seguir
Sem informação ou pistas disponíveis para ajudar.
- RussianРусский
Не на чем основываться
Нет никакой информации или зацепок, которые могли бы помочь.
- Urduاردو
کوئی سراغ نہیں
مدد کے لیے کوئی معلومات یا سراغ دستیاب نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
没什么线索
没有信息或线索可用。
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the activity of somebody who reads
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Frequently asked questions about Nothing to go on
What does Nothing to go on mean?
No information or clues available to help.
What is the definition of Nothing to go on?
A phrase indicating a lack of information or data to proceed.
How do you use Nothing to go on in a sentence?
I looked into the case, but I had nothing to go on.
Can you give another example of Nothing to go on?
Without any evidence, we have nothing to go on.
What are synonyms for Nothing to go on?
Common alternatives include no clues, no hints, no leads.
What words go with Nothing to go on?
It commonly pairs with have nothing to go on, give nothing to go on, find nothing to go on.
What are common mistakes when using Nothing to go on?
Confused with 'nothing to do with', which means unrelated. Using in too formal a context, like academic writing.
How do you pronounce Nothing to go on?
US: //ˈnʌθɪŋ tə ɡoʊ ɑn//, UK: //ˈnʌθɪŋ tə ɡəʊ ɒn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Nothing to go on formal or informal?
"Nothing to go on" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Nothing to go on?
Used in informal settings to express lack of information. Avoid in formal writing.

