fire blanks
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fire blanks — idiom
1. to make an effort that produces lots of noise or activity but no real result, of
1.idiom
Definition
to make an effort that produces lots of noise or activity but no real result, often used jokingly when someone keeps trying without success.
Example
The striker had four shots on goal but seemed to be firing blanks all evening.
Mateo felt he was firing blanks at every job interview that month.