2007-10-09 04:53:32 · 5 answers · asked by gemsi27 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
If you do something "In Vain", It means that you have tried your Very Hardest and It did not work out. Which sometimes strangely enough, Is "All for the better". At least thats my Interpretation of the expression.
I am of course, ready to be corrected "If I am wrong"?.
2007-10-09 05:06:02 · answer #1 · answered by tom777gormley 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you did something exceedingly well, but the purpose was not served, it means you did it in vain.
2007-10-09 12:08:55 · answer #2 · answered by Eechhutti 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it means you just tossed it off kinda flippantly without any respect - ie "taking God's name in vain."
2007-10-09 11:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by tracymoo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means that all your efforts were for nothing.
2007-10-09 12:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by Theresa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say you did it unnecessarily or with little effort and concern.
2007-10-09 12:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by Hacksaw 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋