Meaning of 'Not for nothing'
What does the saying 'Not for nothing' mean?
Idiom: Not for nothing
Meaning:
Usually followed by the word "but," this is essentially a call to pay attention to the next words out of the speaker's mouth, e.g., "Not for nothing, but did you see the way he looked at you?"
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