# neither here nor there

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/neither-here-nor-there
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

Having no influence or significance on the issue at hand.

## Examples

- Your opinion is neither here nor there right now.
- Whether you like the color of the car is neither here nor there; we need to focus on the engine problems.
- While the historical context provides some background, it is ultimately neither here nor there when considering the legal merits of the current dispute.

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