Hiding to nothing meaning

What does the saying 'Hiding to nothing' mean?

Idiom: Hiding to nothing

Meaning: If people are on a hiding to nothing, their schemes and plans have no chance of succeeding. 'Hiding to nowhere' is an alternative.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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