Make nothing of Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈnəθɪŋ/ /ˈəv
MAYK NUH-thing uhv
mˈeɪk/ /nˈʌθɪŋ/ /ˈɒv
mayk NUTH-ing ov
Definition
To treat something as unimportant or not difficult; to not be bothered by something that others might find challenging or notable.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily informal. Used to emphasize ease or lack of concern with tasks, problems, or insults. Commonly follows the structure: 'make nothing of (something)'. Not to be confused with 'make something of', which means to achieve or interpret.
Spanish: no darle importancia a - no considerar importantePortuguese (BR): não dar importância - não ligar paraPortuguese (PT): não dar importância - não ligar aChinese (Simplified): 毫不在意 - 不当回事Chinese (Traditional): 毫不在意 - 不當回事Hindi: कोई महत्व न देना - कोई तवज्जो न देनाArabic: لا يولي أهمية - لا يهتمBengali: কিছু মনে না করা - গুরুত্ব না দেয়াRussian: не придавать значения - не считать труднымJapanese: 気にしない - 何とも思わないVietnamese: xem như không có gì - coi nhẹKorean: 별것 아니라고 여기다 - 신경 쓰지 않다Turkish: önemsememek - umursamamakUrdu: کچھ خاص نہ سمجھنا - اہمیت نہ دیناIndonesian: menganggap enteng - tidak mempermasalahkan
Example Sentences
He makes nothing of walking ten kilometers every day.
basic
She made nothing of the difficult exam.
basic
I make nothing of cooking for twenty people.
basic
You spilled your drink? Don’t worry, I make nothing of it.
natural
He gets criticism all the time but makes nothing of it.
natural
If you’re really tough, you’ll make nothing of these challenges.
natural