do nothing for

idiom

: to not improve or enhance in any way
That hat does nothing for you.
This sauce does nothing for these vegetables.

Dictionary Entries Near do nothing for

Cite this Entry

“Do nothing for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20nothing%20for. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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