make nothing of

1. Regard as unimportant, make light of, as in He made nothing of walking three miles to buy a newspaper . This expression was first recorded in 1632.

2. can make nothing of . Fail to accomplish, understand, or solve something, as in I could make nothing of that long speech . [Late 1600s]

Example Sentences

“Well,” said I, “I can make nothing of it.”

From Literature

“I can make nothing of such a hand as that; almost without lines: besides, what is in a palm? Destiny is not written there.”

From Literature

“Uhm, didn’t make nothing of it,” Leonard said of the reception.

From Washington Times

“I didn’t make nothing of it,” Leonard said.

From Los Angeles Times

But he could make nothing of her face.

From Literature