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
Balbinabahl-BEE-nah (Italian)Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Italian (Rare), Ancient Roman
Ian[iən]
Blair['blɛə]
GrÁInneGRAWN-yaIrish, Irish Mythology
ChastityCHAST-i-teeEnglish
Marion (1)MER-ee-ən (English), MAR-ee-ən (English)French, English