It’s no skin off my, your, his, etc. nose

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phrase

To not bother or affect someone at all.

If you don't want to go to the party, it's no skin off my nose.
Visual representation of "it’s no skin off my, your, his, etc. nose" - To not bother or affect someone at all

Often appears as...

  • if you don't want to
  • if you prefer not to

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

phrase

To not bother or affect someone at all.

If you don't want to go to the party, it's no skin off my nose.
Visual representation of "it’s no skin off my, your, his, etc. nose" - To not bother or affect someone at all

Often appears as...

  • if you don't want to
  • if you prefer not to

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "it’s no skin off my, your, his, etc. nose"
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Indifference Expressed

Shows that you do not care about the outcome or decision someone else is making.

Illustration for Indifference Expressed
You can stay or leave, it's no skin off my nose.
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Non-impactful Choices

Use it when someone's choice doesn't have any direct impact or consequences on you.

Illustration for Non-impactful Choices
Whether you order pizza or sushi for dinner, it's no skin off my nose.
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Informal Context

The phrase is informal, so it's more suitable for casual conversation with friends than in formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Context
If he wants to drop out of the football team, it's no skin off my nose.
Visual representation of the word "It’s no skin off my, your, his, etc. nose"

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