what's the use
English
Phrase
what's the use
- (colloquial, often with a following present participle or infinitive expression) 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.
- What's the use of worrying? It never was worthwhile.
Related terms
- there's no use
- no use
- it's no use