水の泡

みずのあわ

bubble on the surface of water; (coming to) nothing; naught; something short-lived

Also written 水のあわ

Meaning

expn
bubble on the surface of water
expn
(coming to) nothing; naught
expn
something short-lived

Example sentences

洋服店を開こうというトムの努力は水の泡になった。

Tom's efforts to open a clothing store went up in smoke.
彼は自分のやったことがすべて水の泡になったことに気づいた。

He found all his efforts of no avail.
彼の努力はすべて水の泡に帰した。

All his endeavors ended in failure.