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Hello, could you please explain the meaning of the phrase "not for nothing," as in "Not for nothing, I keep him from walking my dog"? Thank you.There is a good reason, I keep him....
Also, is it commonly misused (used to mean the opposite of what it really means)?
Thank you.
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