have nothing to do with
Idioms-
Also, not have anything to do with.
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Be irrelevant, be unrelated, as in Their visit has nothing to do with the holiday . [Early 1600s]
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Avoid, as in Dad insisted that we have nothing to do with the neighbors, or I won't have anything to do with people who act like that . [Early 1600s] Also see have to do with .
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The joint drills have "nothing to do with Venezuela whatsoever", a South African defence ministry spokesman told AFP.
From Barron's
These powerful semiconductors and analog parts have "nothing to do" with DRAM, but companies are vigilant for any spillover effects, Infineon Technologies chief executive Jochen Hanebeck told AFP.
From Barron's
I told him what I will tell you: Other people’s comments have nothing to do with you.
From MarketWatch
Silberman and Rust also noted that changing the rule could allow lenders to factor seemingly random variables into their financial products, such as students’ SAT scores into student-loan approvals, which have nothing to do with the individual’s creditworthiness.
From MarketWatch
Some hardline supporters stand accused of really poor behaviour but the masses have nothing to do with any of that.
From BBC
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