Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
no-skin-off-ones-back
idiomatic expression
/ˈnoʊ skɪn ɔf wʌnz bæk/
Definition
An expression used to indicate that something does not affect or harm someone personally.
Examples
- Example 1: “If they want to change the schedule, that’s no skin off my back; I’ll still make it to the meeting.”
- Example 2: “She can borrow my book; it’s no skin off my back if she returns it late.”
Meaning
It suggests that a situation or outcome will not cause any loss or trouble to the individual.
Synonyms
- not my problem
- doesn’t affect me
- no concern of mine
