Dying Cause

 

= Despite something’s/someone’s best effort, the wanted outcome is not possible.  It is no longer needed in life/work/relationships etc.

Ex: My mom always tells me not to use curse words, but she knows her efforts are a “dying cause.”

 

Ex: Every morning I shovel snow, but it’s a “dying cause” because it snows every night.

 

Ex: She did her best effort to keep their relationship together, but it was a “dying cause.”   He was seeing another woman.

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