No resolution emerges
Argumentation and critical discussion expression
Use this to professionally describe a situation where a long discussion failed to produce a final decision.
15초 만에
- A discussion ended without a decision or a clear winner.
- Commonly used in professional, academic, or serious debate contexts.
- Implies a stalemate where no progress was actually made.
뜻
This phrase describes a situation where a long discussion or argument ends without a clear answer or solution. It's like everyone talked for hours, but you're still stuck exactly where you started.
주요 예문
3 / 6Summarizing a corporate board meeting
Despite three hours of intense debate, no resolution emerges regarding the budget cuts.
Despite three hours of intense debate, no resolution emerges regarding the budget cuts.
Discussing a scientific disagreement
Scientists have studied the data, yet no resolution emerges on the cause of the phenomenon.
Scientists have studied the data, yet no resolution emerges on the cause of the phenomenon.
A couple arguing about where to live
We've talked about moving for months, but no resolution ever emerges.
We've talked about moving for months, but no resolution ever emerges.
문화적 배경
The phrase draws on the metaphor of 'emergence,' suggesting that a solution should naturally rise out of a discussion like the sun rising. It became staple vocabulary in late 20th-century academic and legal English to describe 'deadlocked' situations without assigning personal fault. It reflects a cultural preference for procedural outcomes over emotional ones.
The 'Emergence' Secret
Using 'emerges' instead of 'happens' makes you sound like a native speaker who understands that solutions are often the result of complex processes.
Don't be too stiff
If you use this during a casual pizza night when people can't pick toppings, you might sound a bit like a robot. Use it for bigger, more complex problems.
15초 만에
- A discussion ended without a decision or a clear winner.
- Commonly used in professional, academic, or serious debate contexts.
- Implies a stalemate where no progress was actually made.
What It Means
Imagine a thick fog that won't lift. That is what no resolution emerges feels like. It means that after a debate or a meeting, there is no winner. No decision was made. The problem is still sitting there, staring at you. It implies that the process of talking happened, but it was ultimately fruitless.
How To Use It
You use this phrase to describe the outcome of a process. It usually acts as the conclusion to a story about a disagreement. You can say it when a board meeting ends in a tie. You can use it when you and your partner can't decide on a dinner spot. It sounds sophisticated and a bit detached.
When To Use It
This is perfect for professional reports or academic writing. Use it when you want to sound objective. It’s great for describing political stalemates or complex scientific debates. If you are summarizing a long, exhausting argument, this phrase is your best friend. It saves you from saying "we just couldn't agree."
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for simple, quick decisions. If you forgot to buy milk, don't say no resolution emerges. That's just a mistake, not a failed process. Avoid it in very high-energy, emotional fights. If someone is shouting, this phrase sounds too cold and robotic. It’s also too heavy for casual texting with close friends about minor things.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking professional culture, there is a high value on "action items." We hate meetings that could have been emails. Saying no resolution emerges is often a polite way to express frustration. It suggests that the system or the people involved are stuck in a loop. It’s a very "Western" way to describe a stalemate without blaming one specific person.
Common Variations
The issue remains unresolved(More direct)A stalemate was reached(More competitive/chess-like)No clear consensus was found(Focuses on the people's opinions)We are back at square one(Much more informal and frustrated)
사용 참고사항
This is a C2-level phrase. It is highly formal and best suited for writing or structured debates. Be careful not to use it in very casual settings unless you are being intentionally dramatic or funny.
The 'Emergence' Secret
Using 'emerges' instead of 'happens' makes you sound like a native speaker who understands that solutions are often the result of complex processes.
Don't be too stiff
If you use this during a casual pizza night when people can't pick toppings, you might sound a bit like a robot. Use it for bigger, more complex problems.
The Polite 'No'
In British and American business, this is a 'polite' way to say the meeting was a waste of time without offending the host.
예시
6Despite three hours of intense debate, no resolution emerges regarding the budget cuts.
Despite three hours of intense debate, no resolution emerges regarding the budget cuts.
Used here to show a professional stalemate.
Scientists have studied the data, yet no resolution emerges on the cause of the phenomenon.
Scientists have studied the data, yet no resolution emerges on the cause of the phenomenon.
Shows that even experts can't find an answer.
We've talked about moving for months, but no resolution ever emerges.
We've talked about moving for months, but no resolution ever emerges.
Adds a sense of heavy, ongoing frustration.
The group chat has been blowing up for an hour and honestly, no resolution emerges.
The group chat has been blowing up for an hour and honestly, no resolution emerges.
Slightly hyperbolic and sarcastic use in a casual setting.
We debated for an hour whether a hotdog is a sandwich, but no resolution emerges.
We debated for an hour whether a hotdog is a sandwich, but no resolution emerges.
Using formal language for a silly topic creates humor.
As the summit concludes, no resolution emerges on the climate treaty.
As the summit concludes, no resolution emerges on the climate treaty.
Classic journalistic usage.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct word to complete the formal observation.
After reviewing the conflicting evidence, no ___ emerges.
The phrase is a fixed expression: 'no resolution emerges'.
Which verb correctly completes the phrase?
We waited for an answer, but no resolution ___.
'Emerges' is the standard verb used in this C2-level expression to suggest a solution appearing from a process.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality Scale of 'No Resolution Emerges'
Using 'We're stuck' or 'No idea'.
We still don't know.
Standard everyday English.
We couldn't reach a decision.
Professional or Academic setting.
No resolution emerges from the discourse.
When to use 'No Resolution Emerges'
Legal Disputes
The jury is deadlocked.
Scientific Research
Conflicting data results.
Business Meetings
Indecisive stakeholders.
Philosophical Debate
Unanswerable questions.
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문In this context, it means a firm decision or a solution to a problem, like finding an answer to a puzzle.
You could, but it sounds less natural. No resolution emerges is the standard idiomatic way to express this in high-level English.
Yes, it is very common to say no resolution emerged when talking about a meeting that happened yesterday.
Absolutely. It shows you have a sophisticated vocabulary. For example: 'Even when no resolution emerges, I try to keep the team focused.'
Close, but 'no consensus' means people don't agree. No resolution emerges means the problem itself isn't solved yet.
Yes, especially in political or legal reporting where debates are ongoing and complicated.
Yes, if the problem is complex. 'I've thought about my career path, but no resolution emerges' sounds very thoughtful.
You could say 'A clear resolution was reached' or 'A solution presented itself'.
'Emerges' suggests the solution comes out of the discussion naturally, rather than being forced by one person.
It is used in both! It is standard international formal English.
관련 표현
Reached a deadlock
A situation where no progress can be made.
At an impasse
A point where no further progress is possible.
Agree to disagree
Accepting that you will never have the same opinion.
Back to square one
Having to start all over again because a plan failed.
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