Despite his efforts, success seemed not to be had.
not to be had
Frequency:
60
%
After hours of searching, a solution was not to be had.
not to be had
Frequency:
50
%
No matter how hard she tried, the answer was not to be had.
not to be had
Frequency:
45
%
In the midst of the chaos, peace was not to be had.
Idiomatic Expressions for not to be had
Phrase: a victory not to be had
Meaning: refers to a goal or achievement that is difficult or impossible to reach
Usage: Despite their best efforts, the team realized that a victory against the reigning champions was not to be had.