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be nothing to do with sb/sth

fixed phr..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford

fixed phr.. to not be related to a person or thing in any way; you use this to say that something is not your business or responsibility.

fixed phr.. to lack any connection, relevance, or involvement with a specified subject or agent; often used to disclaim responsibility or to rebuff unwanted inquiry.


SIMPLE

The problem is nothing to do with me.

CONTEXTUAL

He claims the missing money is nothing to do with his department.

COMPLEX

The legal dispute is nothing to do with the original contract and stems entirely from a later verbal agreement.

Usage

often used with 'it' as a dummy subject (e.g., 'It is nothing to do with you').

Teaching tip

contrast with 'have nothing to do with', which is more common in American English; this 'be' version is particularly frequent in British English.

Pitfall

It is nothing to do for me.It is nothing to do with me.the preposition 'with' is required to show the connection between the subject and the person or thing.

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