Example: Ese problema no tiene nada que ver con nosotros.
Definition
"No tener nada que ver con" is a Spanish expression meaning to have no connection or relationship with someone or something. It implies complete irrelevance or lack of involvement, as in the phrase 'Ese problema no tiene nada que ver con nosotros,' meaning 'That problem has nothing to do with us.'
The phrase "no tener nada que ver con" literally translates to 'to have nothing to see with.' It originates from the verb 'ver' meaning 'to see,' used metaphorically to indicate involvement or relation. Over time, it evolved into a common expression signifying no association or connection between parties or matters.
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"No tener nada que ver con" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to have nothing to do with