There is/was nothing in something

phrase

Used when a container, area or an object is empty without any contents.

I checked my wallet but there was nothing in it.
Visual representation of "there is/was nothing in something" - Used when a container, area or an object is empty without any contents.

Often appears as...

  • there is nothing in the box
  • there was nothing in his pocket
phrase

This defines that there is no value or worth to something or it's meaningless.

I've reviewed the proposal but there's nothing in it worth doing.
Visual representation of "there is/was nothing in something" - This defines that there is no value or worth to something or it's meaningless.

Often appears as...

  • there was nothing in the argument
  • there is nothing in the details

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrase

It signifies that something is devoid of any facts or proof.

He made several accusations but there was nothing in them to prove it.
Visual representation of "there is/was nothing in something" - It signifies that something is devoid of any facts or proof.

Often appears as...

  • there is nothing in the rumors
  • there was nothing in his allegations
phrase

Refers to absence of a certain element or feature in a thing, person or situation.

I've known him for years but there was nothing in him that suggests he could lie.
Visual representation of "there is/was nothing in something" - Refers to absence of a certain element or feature in a thing, person or situation.

Often appears as...

  • there is nothing in the room
  • there was nothing in his personality
phrase

Used when a container, area or an object is empty without any contents.

I checked my wallet but there was nothing in it.
Visual representation of "there is/was nothing in something" - Used when a container, area or an object is empty without any contents.

Often appears as...

  • there is nothing in the box
  • there was nothing in his pocket
phrase

This defines that there is no value or worth to something or it's meaningless.

I've reviewed the proposal but there's nothing in it worth doing.
Visual representation of "there is/was nothing in something" - This defines that there is no value or worth to something or it's meaningless.

Often appears as...

  • there was nothing in the argument
  • there is nothing in the details

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrase

It signifies that something is devoid of any facts or proof.

He made several accusations but there was nothing in them to prove it.
Visual representation of "there is/was nothing in something" - It signifies that something is devoid of any facts or proof.

Often appears as...

  • there is nothing in the rumors
  • there was nothing in his allegations
phrase

Refers to absence of a certain element or feature in a thing, person or situation.

I've known him for years but there was nothing in him that suggests he could lie.
Visual representation of "there is/was nothing in something" - Refers to absence of a certain element or feature in a thing, person or situation.

Often appears as...

  • there is nothing in the room
  • there was nothing in his personality
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "there is/was nothing in something"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Emptiness

Used to convey that you have checked and confirmed something is literally empty.

Illustration for Physical Emptiness
She looked in the fridge, confirming there was nothing in it.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Expectation vs Reality

Shows a mismatch between what was expected to be present and the actual empty state of something.

Illustration for Expectation vs Reality
He hoped for a snack but found there was nothing in the cupboard.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Emptiness

Used to convey that you have checked and confirmed something is literally empty.

Illustration for Physical Emptiness
She looked in the fridge, confirming there was nothing in it.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Expectation vs Reality

Shows a mismatch between what was expected to be present and the actual empty state of something.

Illustration for Expectation vs Reality
He hoped for a snack but found there was nothing in the cupboard.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Emptiness

Used to convey that you have checked and confirmed something is literally empty.

Illustration for Physical Emptiness
She looked in the fridge, confirming there was nothing in it.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Expectation vs Reality

Shows a mismatch between what was expected to be present and the actual empty state of something.

Illustration for Expectation vs Reality
He hoped for a snack but found there was nothing in the cupboard.
Visual representation of the word "There is/was nothing in something"

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