not think anything of

phrase

: to not think of (something) as being important or unusual
I didn't think anything of it at the time—but it turned out to be the clue that would solve the case.
I didn't think anything of his wearing a long coat since it was cold outside.

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“Not think anything of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20think%20anything%20of. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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