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no skin off one's teeth

idiom
Meaning

Of no consequence to one.


Origin

disputed origin

From a confusion of no skin off one's back/nose with by the skin of one's teeth.

Examples
SIMPLE

If you want to change the plan, it is no skin off my teeth.

CONTEXTUAL

I do not mind if you borrow my car for the weekend; it is no skin off my teeth.

COMPLEX

While the board members argued over the minor policy change, the director remained indifferent, noting that the outcome was no skin off his teeth.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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