Not for nothing

phrase

Used to introduce a reason or justification for a preceding or following statement.

Not for nothing, but I have been working on this project for the past three months.
Visual representation of "not for nothing" - Used to introduce a reason or justification for a preceding or following statement.

Often appears as...

  • not for nothing
  • but...

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to point out the relevance or validity of a remark or point of view.

Not for nothing, but I think you ought to reconsider this decision.
Visual representation of "not for nothing" - Used to point out the relevance or validity of a remark or point of view.

Often appears as...

  • not for nothing
  • but...

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to introduce a reason or justification for a preceding or following statement.

Not for nothing, but I have been working on this project for the past three months.
Visual representation of "not for nothing" - Used to introduce a reason or justification for a preceding or following statement.

Often appears as...

  • not for nothing
  • but...

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to point out the relevance or validity of a remark or point of view.

Not for nothing, but I think you ought to reconsider this decision.
Visual representation of "not for nothing" - Used to point out the relevance or validity of a remark or point of view.

Often appears as...

  • not for nothing
  • but...

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "not for nothing"
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Emphasis Marker

Used to strengthen the statement that follows or recapitulates the previous one.

Illustration for Emphasis Marker
Not for nothing, but her advice turned out to be life-changing.
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Preemptive Defense

Softens criticism, hinting that there's a valid reason behind the statement.

Illustration for Preemptive Defense
Not for nothing, but your report could use some more analysis.
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Sincerity Cue

Signals genuine belief in the statement, stressing honesty.

Illustration for Sincerity Cue
Not for nothing have I warned them about the risks involved.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emphasis Marker

Used to strengthen the statement that follows or recapitulates the previous one.

Illustration for Emphasis Marker
Not for nothing, but her advice turned out to be life-changing.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Preemptive Defense

Softens criticism, hinting that there's a valid reason behind the statement.

Illustration for Preemptive Defense
Not for nothing, but your report could use some more analysis.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sincerity Cue

Signals genuine belief in the statement, stressing honesty.

Illustration for Sincerity Cue
Not for nothing have I warned them about the risks involved.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emphasis Marker

Used to strengthen the statement that follows or recapitulates the previous one.

Illustration for Emphasis Marker
Not for nothing, but her advice turned out to be life-changing.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Preemptive Defense

Softens criticism, hinting that there's a valid reason behind the statement.

Illustration for Preemptive Defense
Not for nothing, but your report could use some more analysis.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sincerity Cue

Signals genuine belief in the statement, stressing honesty.

Illustration for Sincerity Cue
Not for nothing have I warned them about the risks involved.
Visual representation of the word "Not for nothing"

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