Be/have nothing to do with somebody/something

phrase

To not be associated or involved with a person or thing.

I had nothing to do with that incident.
Visual representation of "be/have nothing to do with somebody/something" - To not be associated or involved with a person or thing.

Often appears as...

  • he has nothing to do with it
  • she wants nothing to do with him
phrase

To not affect or be relevant to.

Your opinion has nothing to do with the facts of the case.
Visual representation of "be/have nothing to do with somebody/something" - To not affect or be relevant to.

Often appears as...

  • this has nothing to do with our argument
  • your decision has nothing to do with me
phrase

To not be associated or involved with a person or thing.

I had nothing to do with that incident.
Visual representation of "be/have nothing to do with somebody/something" - To not be associated or involved with a person or thing.

Often appears as...

  • he has nothing to do with it
  • she wants nothing to do with him
phrase

To not affect or be relevant to.

Your opinion has nothing to do with the facts of the case.
Visual representation of "be/have nothing to do with somebody/something" - To not affect or be relevant to.

Often appears as...

  • this has nothing to do with our argument
  • your decision has nothing to do with me
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "be/have nothing to do with somebody/something"
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Non-involvement

Use it to emphasize you or someone else's lack of connection with a person or event.

Illustration for Non-involvement
Despite the rumors, I have nothing to do with the company's decision.
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Disassociation

Expresses a strong desire to separate oneself from someone or something.

Illustration for Disassociation
She made it clear she wants nothing to do with the project anymore.
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Denial of Responsibility

Asserts that you are not responsible for an action or situation.

Illustration for Denial of Responsibility
I have nothing to do with the mistakes in the report.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Non-involvement

Use it to emphasize you or someone else's lack of connection with a person or event.

Illustration for Non-involvement
Despite the rumors, I have nothing to do with the company's decision.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Disassociation

Expresses a strong desire to separate oneself from someone or something.

Illustration for Disassociation
She made it clear she wants nothing to do with the project anymore.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Denial of Responsibility

Asserts that you are not responsible for an action or situation.

Illustration for Denial of Responsibility
I have nothing to do with the mistakes in the report.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Non-involvement

Use it to emphasize you or someone else's lack of connection with a person or event.

Illustration for Non-involvement
Despite the rumors, I have nothing to do with the company's decision.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Disassociation

Expresses a strong desire to separate oneself from someone or something.

Illustration for Disassociation
She made it clear she wants nothing to do with the project anymore.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Denial of Responsibility

Asserts that you are not responsible for an action or situation.

Illustration for Denial of Responsibility
I have nothing to do with the mistakes in the report.
Visual representation of the word "Be/have nothing to do with somebody/something"

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