nowhere to be found

all dressed up and nowhere to go

Elaborately attired or otherwise fully prepared for an anticipated situation or activity which, nevertheless, fails to occur.

arse end of nowhere

A very remote place.

go nowhere

To fail to progress, to fail to attain a favorable result or outcome.

go nowhere fast

To fail to make any progress.

lead nowhere

to have no purpose, to result in nothing.

look as if one had lost a shilling and found sixpence

To look very disappointed.

look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence

To look annoyed or displeased.

middle of nowhere

A very remote or secluded area; a nondescript place lacking population, interesting things, or defining characteristics.