The phrase often refers to non-physical progress, such as discussions or work processes.

Not Just Physical

Suggests a sense of frustration about lack of progress, often leading to a change in approach.

Frustration Implication

The phrase emphasizes effort being put into an action with no resulting progress.

Communicates that continuing a certain action is ineffective and won't lead to results.

Implies a need to stop what you're doing and try something different to be effective.

Indicates that arguments or blame games are often pointless and solve nothing.

Can describe someone or something that is literally not moving to a different place.

Often used metaphorically to describe a situation that isn't developing or improving.

Expresses the absence of any change when change was desirable or expected.