student asking question

What does he mean by saying “don’t go anywhere”?

teacher

Native speaker’s answer

Rebecca

"Don't go anywhere" in this scenario means something is not improving or advancing as it should be. In this scenario, Eddie is showing a family tree of different rap stars who were in the hip hop group NWA. He then discusses each member and what happened in their careers. When he points to MC Ren and DJ Yella, he is telling his family that their careers didn't advance in the same way that the other rappers on this family tree had. "Don't go anywhere" can also mean to not move or don't leave. If someone tells you "don't go anywhere," he is telling you not to leave. If someone says that something didn't or isn't going anywhere, he is saying that something is not getting better. Here are examples of "don't go anywhere" being used. Ex: They broke up because the relationship wasn't going anywhere. Ex: My old job wasn't going anywhere for me. Ex: Wait right here. Don't go anywhere! Ex: Don't go anywhere, I'll be right back.

Popular Q&As

03/28

Complete the expression with a quiz!