Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
its-no-skin-off-my-nose
idiomatic expression
ɪts noʊ skɪn ɑf maɪ noʊz
Definition
A phrase indicating that something doesn’t matter to someone or that they have no personal stake in a situation.
Examples
- “If you want to change the meeting time, it’s no skin off my nose.”
- “I don’t mind if you take the last piece of cake; it’s no skin off my nose.”
Meaning
The expression suggests that an action or situation won’t affect the speaker negatively or personally. It’s often used to convey indifference or nonchalance about a decision someone else is making.
Synonyms
- it’s no concern of mine
- I don’t care
- it’s not my problem
