2 sentences for 讨好 (tǎo​hǎo — get results)

1. 这件工作真是费力不讨好。

   zhè jiàn gōng​zuò zhēn shì fèi​lì bù tǎo​hǎo.

   This task is a thankless job that requires a lot of effort.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 他总想在公司里当个好人，结果两头不讨好。

   tā zǒng xiǎng zài gōng​sī lǐ dāng gè hǎo​rén, jié​guǒ liǎng tóu bù tǎo​hǎo.

   He always tries to be the nice guy in the office, but he ends up pleasing no one.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary