not for nothing

Colloquial, inverted way of saying, "for good reason," to emphasize a point. "Not for nothing is Paris called the City of Lights." Used extensively in English literature, including C.S. Lewis, Samuel Butler, and Jack London.

It can also imply consequences, for good or bad. "Not for nothing has Shaq played basketball all those years." Or, in a negative way, "Not for nothing has David Duke earned a reputation for bigotry."

It does not mean "for what it's worth," a common mistake. To see why this does not work, replace the words: "For what it's worth is Paris called the City of Lights."

There is a similar Italian phrase which is not used in the same manner in Italian, "non per niente."

Not for nothing had he been exposed to the pitiless struggles for life in the day of his cubhood, when his mother and he, alone and unaided, held their own and survived in the ferocious environment of the Wild. -Jack London

It is not for nothing you are named Ransom. -C.S. Lewis

Not for nothing is the Urban Dictionary known as the repository of online slang.

Not for nothing do Red Cross volunteers offer aid around the world.

by alexfiles January 14, 2010

Nothing Long

Used By Those In The Roadside Of London/Uk.

Meaning Its Nothing, Easy, Do The SHit In Your Sleep.

We Been Here 3 Weekz Finishin Mixtapes, Shottin Videoz, It Nothing Long.

Uzed Widley By S.A.S. WOrlds Best UK Rappers

by Chaz-Meng February 26, 2009

do nothing bitch

A woman with no goals or ambitions in her life. Typically found under the arms of rich and powerful men. Coined by mixed martial artist Ronda Rousey,

Guy 1: Yo, check out that DNB , all she did was fuck that rich dude, now she's set for life.
Guy 2: Man, what I'd give to be a hot chick...

do nothing bitch

by NT4400 September 5, 2015

Do Nothing Democrat Savages

The Extortionist in Chief’s recently tweeted unsubtly racist name used to describe the folks behind the democratic process that will soon usher him out of office.

Can you imagine if these Do Nothing Democrat Savages went back to their shithole countries so we could focus on making America great again?

by Dr Bunnygirl September 30, 2019

Nothing Burger

Another term for micro penis; especially of a person who has definitely colluded with the Russians.

Donald Trump, applying for a porn job in light of his failing presidency: "So, do I have the job?"

Interviewer: "Sorry, you have a real nothing burger."

by Drumandfife July 11, 2017

Born 2 Nothing

Uber badass local band from Tyler, TX.

Born 2 Nothing owns your mother.

by Anonymous August 6, 2004

wants to date but nothing serious

It probably means that the woman in question wants to go on dates with multiple guys but not be in a relationship with anyone specific. But please keep this in mind: ALL Women are fickle when it comes to the dating scene, so if you went on one date and it went well or she decided she had a crush on you, she'll change her mind and desires to be in a relationship with you.

ALL women that has the term "wants to date but nothing serious" in their dating profiles, it means that they'll date multiple guys. Even though these women go on multiple dates with multiple guys, they have no expectations beyond those first, second, third, etc. amount of dates. They always keep their options open. And they ALWAYS CONTROL the Dating Narrative, not the Men. Comedian Chris Rock was ABSOLUTELY correct when he spoke his famous QUOTE: "A MAN is ONLY as FAITHFUL as HIS OPTIONS." In the same way, WOMEN are ONLY as FAITHFUL as THEIR OPTIONS too. So it's only fair that we as men remember that too.

by EC's Dating terminology May 27, 2017