no skin off one's nose



no skin off one's nose

Not harmful or bothersome to one, as in I don't care if you stay home-it's no skin off my nose. This expression probably arose in boxing, but there is no evidence to prove it. [Early 1900s]
See also: nose, off, skin

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LinnieLIN-eeEnglish
Barrow['bærəu]
Nuno-Portuguese, Medieval Portuguese
EasterEES-tərEnglish
Isabellee-zah-BELGerman
Aella-Greek Mythology