do nothing to deter

Frequency: 7.111.0 per million words

To have absolutely no effect in discouraging someone or something.

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Examples (10)

  • The new fines will do nothing to deter large corporations from polluting.
  • A simple warning from the judge did nothing to deter the persistent offender.
  • Critics argue that the current laws do nothing to deter tax evasion by the wealthy.
  • His stern look did nothing to deter the children from their noisy games.
  • Unfortunately, the campaign did nothing to deter people from dropping litter.
  • The threat of being grounded did nothing to deter the teenager from sneaking out.
  • The high price tag will do nothing to deter die-hard fans of the brand.
  • Economic sanctions often do nothing to deter a determined regime.
  • A simple 'No Trespassing' sign does nothing to deter curious explorers.
  • The initial failure did nothing to deter her ambition; in fact, it fueled it.