Have nothing to do with Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈnəθɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
HAV NUH-thing tuh DOO with
hæv/ /nˈʌθɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː/ /wˈɪð
hav NUTH-ing too DOO with
Definition
Used to say that someone or something is not connected or involved with a person, situation, or topic in any way.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English. Used for people, topics, or situations. Can be defensive ('I have nothing to do with it'). Often confused with 'not related to' or 'not involved in', but this expression is stronger and more emphatic.
Spanish: no tener nada que ver conPortuguese (BR): não ter nada a ver comPortuguese (PT): não ter nada a ver comChinese (Simplified): 与…毫无关系Chinese (Traditional): 與…毫無關係Hindi: से कोई लेना-देना नहीं होनाArabic: ليس له علاقة بـBengali: কিছুই করার নেই - কোনো সম্পর্ক নেইRussian: не иметь никакого отношенияJapanese: 全く関係がないVietnamese: không liên quan gìKorean: 전혀 상관없다 - 아무 관련 없다Turkish: hiçbir ilgisi yokUrdu: کوئی تعلق نہیں ہوناIndonesian: tidak ada hubungannya
Example Sentences
That book has nothing to do with science.
basic
I have nothing to do with the project.
basic
These problems have nothing to do with me.
basic
She said her decision had nothing to do with money.
natural
I promise, I had nothing to do with what happened last night.
natural
Those rumors have nothing to do with the truth.
natural