anything to do with

phrase

1

: involvement with (a person) in any way

—used in negative statements

She thinks he's a liar and she refuses to have anything to do with him.

After the way he's treated me, I want nothing (further) to do with him.

2

: involvement in (something) or responsibility in some way for (something)

—used in negative statements

He claims that he didn't have anything to do with the accident.

She claims that she had nothing to do with the robbery.

Examples of anything to do with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This goes counter to Disney’s official stance, which is a flat denial that Covid had anything to do with one Bob stepping down and another stepping up. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

The company has denied the pandemic had anything to do with Iger’s exit. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

Though perhaps not for long, if our commentators, whose persuasive remarks are featured below, have anything to do with it. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

So do not assume that an upcoming three-day event taking place at three notable Chicago taverns has anything to do with Algren’s fondness for alcohol. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026