have nothing to do with — to not be connected with or related to something; to not be involved in something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to not be connected with or related to something; to not be involved in something
Pronunciation (IPA): /hæv ˈnʌθɪŋ tu du wɪð/
Example Sentences
- My success has nothing to do with luck - I studied for 12 hours a day!
- The cat's attitude has nothing to do with your feelings - cats are just naturally sassy.
- This traffic jam has nothing to do with my driving skills!
have nothing to do with
NOUN[/hæv ˈnʌθɪŋ tu du wɪð/]
to not be connected with or related to something; to not be involved in something
She insists she'll have nothing to do with the office gossip circle anymore.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase combines three Old English elements: 'have' from Old English 'habban' (to possess), 'nothing' from 'naught' (not anything), and 'do' (to perform). The construction emerged in Middle English to express the absence of connection or relationship between entities.
Breakdown
have (to possess) + nothing (not anything) + to do with (to be related to). The phrase semantically inverts possession—rather than having something to do with a matter, one has nothing to do with it, expressing complete dissociation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My success has nothing to do with luck - I studied for 12 hours a day!”
“The cat's attitude has nothing to do with your feelings - cats are just naturally sassy.”
“This traffic jam has nothing to do with my driving skills!”
“My weight gain has nothing to do with pizza... okay, maybe a little.”
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