Example
“Whether the curtains are blue or green is neither here nor there; we need to fix the roof.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
fall on deaf ears
Neutral · CEFR B2
to be ignored without producing any response or acknowledgment
make light of
Neutral · CEFR B2
to treat a serious matter as unimportant, often by joking about it
watch this space
Informal · CEFR B2
used to say that more news or developments will come soon
short shrift
Formal · CEFR C1
very little attention or consideration, usually given dismissively
bad news
Informal · CEFR A2
an unpleasant piece of information; (informal) a person or thing likely to cause trouble
keep an eye on
Neutral · CEFR A2
to watch or look after someone or something carefully, often to make sure nothing goes wrong
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.