have nothing in common

phrase

: to have no shared interests, beliefs, attitudes, opinions, etc.
She's very nice, but we have nothing in common.

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The two August releases, one on Netflix and the other on YouTube, appear to have nothing in common. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 There’s a whole world of lagers out there that would make even the snobbiest beer geek do a double take—beers that have nothing in common with the watery brews that once defined the style for so many Americans. — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Bateman agreed, saying he was drawn to two people who seemingly have nothing in common. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 In the sketch, a group of five men — forced to spend time together so their wives can socialize in the kitchen — seemingly have nothing in common and are destined for an afternoon of drinking beer in silence. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have nothing in common

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“Have nothing in common.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20nothing%20in%20common. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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