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There's nothing to tell

🇬🇧 UK //ðeəz ˈnʌθɪŋ tə tɛl// 🇺🇸 US //ðɛrz ˈnʌθɪŋ tə tɛl//

Meaning of There's nothing to tell

Indicates that there are no details or information to share.

In simple words: There is no information or story to share.

There's nothing to tell in a sentence

• When asked about the event, she said, 'There's nothing to tell.'
• He wanted to know what happened, but I told him there's nothing to tell.
• During our conversation, Ben kept insisting there's nothing to tell.

How to use There's nothing to tell

Use this phrase when indicating that there are no details to provide. It’s appropriate in casual and formal contexts but might sound dismissive in sensitive situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of it as 'there's no story to tell', like a book without words.

Related words

Collocations with There's nothing to tell

• there's nothing to share
• there's nothing to explain
• there's nothing to discuss

Synonyms for There's nothing to tell

• no information to share
• no stories to tell
• nothing to discuss

Opposites of There's nothing to tell

• There's something to tell
• There's a secret to reveal
• There's an important story

Common mistakes with There's nothing to tell

• Confused with 'there's something to tell' - which means the opposite.
• Incorrectly using it in formal discussions where more explanation is needed.

Frequently asked questions about There's nothing to tell

What does There's nothing to tell mean?

There is no information or story to share.

What is the definition of There's nothing to tell?

Indicates that there are no details or information to share.

How do you use There's nothing to tell in a sentence?

When asked about the event, she said, 'There's nothing to tell.'

Can you give another example of There's nothing to tell?

He wanted to know what happened, but I told him there's nothing to tell.

What are synonyms for There's nothing to tell?

Common alternatives include no information to share, no stories to tell, nothing to discuss.

What is the opposite of There's nothing to tell?

Opposite meanings include There's something to tell, There's a secret to reveal, There's an important story.

What words go with There's nothing to tell?

It commonly pairs with there's nothing to share, there's nothing to explain, there's nothing to discuss.

What are common mistakes when using There's nothing to tell?

Confused with 'there's something to tell' - which means the opposite. Incorrectly using it in formal discussions where more explanation is needed.

How do you pronounce There's nothing to tell?

US: //ðɛrz ˈnʌθɪŋ tə tɛl//, UK: //ðeəz ˈnʌθɪŋ tə tɛl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use There's nothing to tell?

Use this phrase when indicating that there are no details to provide. It’s appropriate in casual and formal contexts but might sound dismissive in sensitive situations.