have nothing to do with
Idioms-
Also, not have anything to do with.
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Be irrelevant, be unrelated, as in Their visit has nothing to do with the holiday . [Early 1600s]
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Avoid, as in Dad insisted that we have nothing to do with the neighbors, or I won't have anything to do with people who act like that . [Early 1600s] Also see have to do with .
Example Sentences
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"Our analyses demonstrate that these sign sequences have nothing to do with the writing systems of today, which represent spoken languages and are characterized by high information density. In contrast, the signs on the archaeological objects are frequently repeated -- cross, cross, cross, line, line, line. This type of repetition is not a feature found in spoken language," he says.
From Science Daily
Remaining there would have nothing to do with his overwhelming fear about flying in general or the great danger and difficulty of a migration in particular.
From Literature
Still, being AI-resistant doesn’t mean consumer staples companies have nothing to do with the technology.
From MarketWatch
In response, Steenhuisen said: "My personal finances have nothing to do with the Daily Maverick unless you can demonstrate that illegal funds or the proceeds of corruption or abuse of office or undue benefits have flowed into or out of my accounts."
From BBC
"Every day I spend with friends who have nothing to do with skiing makes me a better skier," he told the Red Bulletin magazine.
From Barron's
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