no relation

idiom

used after saying the names of two people with the same last name to say they are not related to each other
I'm Jill Jones, and this is Mike Jones—no relation.

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Elle has no relation to a third film in the franchise (following the 2003 sequel Red, White & Blonde), which has been in development since 2018, with Mindy Kaling joining as a screenwriter in 2020. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 16 May 2025 Journalism shares a sire (Curlin) with a five-year-old colt from Kentucky named Crupi (no relation). Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2025 The best way to meet these local folks is to visit the dozen or so breweries located in downtown St. Pete by bike along the city’s urban recreational path, the Pinellas Trail (close, but no relation to legendary Rays’ manager Lou Piniella). Will McGough, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Freshman Addie Graham, no relation to the Bears' first baseman, spent her time roaming center field and hitting second. Sam Lane, arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for no relation

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“No relation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20relation. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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