nothing to

idiom

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.

Examples of nothing to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But what about embracing that sense of having nothing to do instead? Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024 So having that awareness and education meant that there was nothing to be panicked about in terms of the [fictional] character. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024 So, there was nothing to do with these songs until Ed, from his perspective, had put his words and melodies together. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2024 The tournament variety is nothing to be scoffed at, either, with plenty of Knockout, Sit & Go, and Windfall tournaments with buy-ins ranging from just a few bucks up to the $500+ price tags on some of the bigger GTD tournaments. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024 The deaths appear to be an isolated incident and there is nothing to suggest the public is in danger, the sheriff’s office said in its release. Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2024 Four probation officers standing around the perimeter of the room can be seen watching and do nothing to intercede. James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024 On paper, the agency has nothing to do with cannabis. Nicholas Fandos, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024 Over the last couple of weeks, Extinction Rebellion members have popped up in spaces that have nothing to do with art. Chloe Veltman, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024

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“Nothing to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothing%20to. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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