Nothing gets done in New York with a handshake.

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People nod and hurry past, and nothing gets done.

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Nothing really gets done but lots of things get started.

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It is suggested that the UN is unable to achieve this as it would be preoccupied with ensuring everyone has a say and therefore that nothing actually gets done.

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Visually, Monaco Grand Prix gets the job done but is nothing special.

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"One gets the impression that they believe they've done nothing wrong, that they have no monopoly power, " Mr Lande said.

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