B1 Colloquial Dismissal

„Das hat nichts auf sich."

That is of no consequence.

Das hat nichts auf sich. — German idiom meaning: That is of no consequence. (B1)
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What does „Das hat nichts auf sich." mean in German?

„Das hat nichts auf sich." means "That is of no consequence.." Literally: "That has nothing on itself.."

Literal Translation

"That has nothing on itself."

Das That
hat has
nichts nothing
auf on
sich itself

English Equivalent

"That doesn't matter."

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

Reflexive; idiomatic

When is this idiom used?

Colloquial

This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.

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