no win
/ˌnoʊˈwɪn/
adjective
- Describing a situation in which it is impossible to succeed or to achieve a good result, no matter what you do.
- The negotiators faced a no-win situation where any agreement would make one side unhappy.
- She knew that arguing with her stubborn brother was a no-win battle.
- Trying to please both bosses at once felt like a no-win task.
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