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Definition for nothing in British English

for nothing phrase

phrase
1

without any payment

Example

Some of the men volunteered to work for nothing.

Example

I'm a club member, so I can get tickets for nothing.

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2

without a reason or purpose

Example

Why did you call me down here for nothing?

Example

Not for nothing is McRae known as 'the wild man of motor sport'.

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Definition for nothing in British English