Phrase guide

do nothing

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To not take any action; to fail to do or accomplish something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • "That colour does nothing for you" "Argh! And you do nothing but complain bout everything!"
  • The new zero tolerance rules did nothing to make the school safer and improve its atmosphere; in fact, these rules may have made the school less safe and less desirable instead.

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