„Das hat nichts auf sich."
That is of no consequence.
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."
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?
This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.
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Related Idioms
„Das hat nichts zu bedeuten."
It is of no consequence. No matter.
„Das ist dummes Zeug."
That is stuff and nonsense.
„Du hast gut reden."
It is all very well for you to talk.
„Ab (= geht ab, gehen ab)."
Exit (exeunt).
„Vom 1. Januar ab wird die Miete erhöht."
From the 1st of January the rent will be raised.
„Er ist abgeblitzt."
He was rebuffed.