有没出息

有/没出息:

Literally means:

be (not) promising hopeful/hopeless

Actually means:

出息 means prospect or ambition. This phrase means that one has or has not achieved much.

It is often used to predict whether one will make achievements or become successful in his or her future job or career. Commendatory.

出息，前途、志气。指某人有/没成就。

常用于对某人未来的工作、事业等是否能有成就或获得成功的估计。具有褒义色彩。