How to Use “No Use” in English Writing & Speaking
The phrase no use (and its variant of no use) is a powerful way to say something is useless, not helpful, or not possible. Mastering it will make your English sound more fluent and natural — especially in conversations where you want to express that an action or object serves no purpose.
Meaning of “No Use”
No use / Of no use = Not useful | Not helpful | Not possible | Useless | Of no advantage
1) It's no use crying anymore. (= It's useless to cry anymore.)
2) It's no use. I can't do it right now. (= It's not possible.)
3) Throw these expired medicines. They are of no use anymore.
4) This grammar book is of no use to advanced learners.
Sentence Structure
Noun/Pronoun/It + is/are/was/were/will be + (of) no use + other words
• It's of no use means exactly the same as it's no use.
• Be of no use to someone = be useless to that person.
More Real-Life Examples
1) After the wedding is over, these flowers will be of no use to anyone, so don't spend much on flowers.
2) There is no use (in) arguing with him anymore.
3) It's no use trying to escape – no one ever gets out of here.
4) It's of no use to look for that missing chain. We lost it two months ago.
5) It's no use asking her to go. She won't go now.
6) Take away this old computer from my desk. It is of no use to me now. I've already bought a new one.
7) Never think that old people are of no use in our society.
8) After the ceremony, these things are of no use to us. You can send them to the owner.
9) They're of no use here, let them go now.
10) I've decided to sell this old bike. It's of no use to me. I'm gonna buy a new one.
11) We need new equipment. This equipment is of no use for surgeries.
12) You're too tired to work more. Get some rest or you'll be of no use to anyone.
“It's No Use + Verb‑ing” Pattern
This is one of the most productive patterns in spoken English.
1) It's no use crying anymore. (crying)
2) It's no use complaining again and again. (complaining)
3) It's no use talking to him about the matter – he doesn't understand the situation.
4) It's no use eating foods again and again. Over-eating damages your health.
5) It's no use repairing this bike. You should buy a new one.
6) It's no use calling a doctor. The patient is no more.
7) It's no use crying over spilt milk.
8) It was no use separating them. They got back together again.
9) It was no use complaining again and again. The authorities turned a deaf ear to our problems.
10) It's no use talking to him. He won't listen.
11) It's no use. I can't do it. (= It's not possible.)
12) It's no use repenting now.
13) It's no use scolding me. I'm too tired to complete this task. Go and do it yourself.
Conversation Example
Tom: You should talk to her.
John: It's no use. I can't make her understand my feelings.
🧠 Quick Reminder
- No use / Of no use = useless, not helpful, not possible.
- Structure: It's no use + Verb-ing.
- Structure: Something is of no use (to someone).
- It's a common phrase in everyday English — use it to sound more natural.
English is a language just like your mother tongue. Listen, speak, read, write, and practice. Try making your own sentences with no use today — it's easier than you think!
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