nothing to do with

/ˈnʌθɪŋ tuː duː wɪð/
phraseIntermediate no connection or relation
informal

to have no connection or relation to something

The accident had nothing to do with the driver's actions.

The driver's actions were not the cause of the accident.

Her decision to quit was nothing to do with the company's policies.

The company's policies did not influence her decision to quit.

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This phrase is commonly used to emphasize that one thing is unrelated to another.

Related Phrases

have something to do withphrase
to be connected or related to

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Use 'nothing to do with' to emphasize that two things are not connected in any way.

Gold Rule

Correct Usage

Ensure that the phrase is used to describe a lack of connection, not just disagreement or difference.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is a combination of the words 'nothing', 'to do', and 'with', forming a common English expression to indicate a lack of connection.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to clarify misunderstandings or to correct assumptions about a situation.

Word Breakdown

nothing
not anything
root
+
to do
to have a connection or relation
root
+
with
in relation to
root
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