Think nothing of something/of doing something
phrase
To consider something as normal or not surprising.
She thinks nothing of getting up at 5 a.m. to go running.
Often appears as...
- think nothing of it
- thinks nothing of spending
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To not consider something as important or of difficulty.
He thinks nothing of spending thousands on a new dress.
Often appears as...
- think nothing of spending
- thinks nothing of investing
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To do something without hesitation or fear of consequences.
They think nothing of breaking the law if it suits their purpose.
Often appears as...
- think nothing of breaking
- think nothing of violating
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To consider something as normal or not surprising.
She thinks nothing of getting up at 5 a.m. to go running.
Often appears as...
- think nothing of it
- thinks nothing of spending
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To not consider something as important or of difficulty.
He thinks nothing of spending thousands on a new dress.
Often appears as...
- think nothing of spending
- thinks nothing of investing
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To do something without hesitation or fear of consequences.
They think nothing of breaking the law if it suits their purpose.
Often appears as...
- think nothing of breaking
- think nothing of violating
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Norms
This phrase can reflect what is normal in one's culture, which may differ internationally.
In Spain, they think nothing of having dinner at 10 p.m.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Normalcy
What's surprising to one person may be normal to another; this phrase highlights such differences.
She thinks nothing of running marathons, but I can't even run a mile.
Pro Tip 3/3Habitual Actions
Often used to describe actions done out of habit, without much thought.
He thinks nothing of checking his emails first thing in the morning.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Norms
This phrase can reflect what is normal in one's culture, which may differ internationally.
In Spain, they think nothing of having dinner at 10 p.m.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Normalcy
What's surprising to one person may be normal to another; this phrase highlights such differences.
She thinks nothing of running marathons, but I can't even run a mile.
Pro Tip 3/3Habitual Actions
Often used to describe actions done out of habit, without much thought.
He thinks nothing of checking his emails first thing in the morning.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Norms
This phrase can reflect what is normal in one's culture, which may differ internationally.
In Spain, they think nothing of having dinner at 10 p.m.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Normalcy
What's surprising to one person may be normal to another; this phrase highlights such differences.
She thinks nothing of running marathons, but I can't even run a mile.
Pro Tip 3/3Habitual Actions
Often used to describe actions done out of habit, without much thought.
He thinks nothing of checking his emails first thing in the morning.
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