nothing to

phrase

1
: no truth to (something)
There's nothing to the story/claim.
2
: of no interest, value, or importance to (someone)
Money is nothing to them.
He's nothing to me now.

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The promises of support for theatrical being made in the media are high-level and unenforceable and as such do nothing to alleviate the harms. Brent Lang, Variety, 29 July 2026 However, the man wants nothing to do with the situation and flees. Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 In Monday’s 8-5 Detroit Tigers loss to the Orioles at Comerica Park, the moment that evoked the biggest cheers from the crowd had nothing to do with the stakes of the game. Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 July 2026 In this peaceful spot, there’s nothing to hear but cowbells, baa-ing sheep and the breeze. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nothing to

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“Nothing to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothing%20to. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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