English Explanatory Dictionary

not for nothing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Not for no reason; not without reason; (often) for a good reason.
  2. Used to soften the impact of what is said next, implying that it is worthwhile or important.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see not, for, nothing.

Word forms

not for nothing

Synonyms

with good reason

Antonyms

for nothing for no good reason

Related words

what for for what
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