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
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Many ships also disguise their real owners, flying flags that have nothing to do with their true base of operations, he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
That settlement appeared to have nothing to do with the IRS complaint at all.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
He'll go to his hometown of Hondarribia or favourite holiday destination Mallorca to walk by the sea and meet friends that have nothing to do with football.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Investors look for reasons to take profits, even though the rationales may have nothing to do with the market action.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Like her mistress she would have nothing to do with men; like her she loved hunting and the freedom of the forest.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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