Pronunciation: /ˈnʌθɪŋ ˈpɜːrsənəl/
noun a word (or group of words) that is used to name a person, place, thing, quality, or action
A1 I didn't mean to offend you, it's nothing personal.
A2 When I said I didn't like your idea, it's nothing personal.
B1 I hope you understand that my decision was based on business reasons, it's nothing personal.
B2 I know you may feel hurt by my actions, but please believe me when I say it's nothing personal.
C1 In the world of politics, decisions are often made that may seem harsh, but it's nothing personal.
C2 As a CEO, I have to make tough choices for the company's success, even if it may seem personal. But believe me, it's nothing personal.
adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun
A1 I didn't invite him to my party, but it's nothing personal.
A2 She didn't choose you for the project, but it's nothing personal.
B1 I didn't like the movie, but it's nothing personal.
B2 He didn't hire you for the job, but it's nothing personal.
C1 I didn't agree with your decision, but it's nothing personal.
C2 She didn't support your proposal, but it's nothing personal.
adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
A1 I don't like your cooking, but it's nothing personal.
A2 I can't make it to your party, but it's nothing personal.
B1 I didn't choose you for the team, but it's nothing personal.
B2 I have to let you go from the company, but it's nothing personal.
C1 I have to disagree with your proposal, but it's nothing personal.
C2 I have to make a tough decision, but it's nothing personal.
pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)
A1 I don't like your taste in music, but it's nothing personal.
A2 I can't come to your party, but it's nothing personal.
B1 I didn't choose you for the project, but it's nothing personal.
B2 I have to let you go from the company, but it's nothing personal.
C1 I have to disagree with your proposal, but it's nothing personal.
C2 I have to report your behavior to HR, but it's nothing personal.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 I don't like your taste in music, but it's nothing personal.
A2 I'm sorry I can't come to your party, but it's nothing personal.
B1 I didn't choose you for the team, but it's nothing personal.
B2 I have to give the promotion to someone else, but it's nothing personal.
C1 I have to let you go from the company, but it's nothing personal.
C2 I have to disagree with your proposal, but it's nothing personal.
conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause
A1 I don't like your taste in music, but it's nothing personal.
A2 I can't make it to your party, but it's nothing personal.
B1 I didn't choose you for the team, but it's nothing personal.
B2 I have to let you go from the company, but it's nothing personal.
C1 I disagree with your political views, but it's nothing personal.
C2 I have to make a tough decision, but it's nothing personal.
article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun
A1 I didn't mean to offend you, it's nothing personal.
A2 I hope you understand that my decision was based on business reasons, it's nothing personal.
B1 I just want to clarify that my comments were meant to be constructive, it's nothing personal.
B2 I appreciate your feedback, but please know that my actions were not personal, it was just business.
C1 I want to assure you that my decision was made with the best interests of the team in mind, it's nothing personal.
C2 Although I understand your feelings, please know that my actions were based on professional considerations, it's nothing personal.
formal I assure you, the decision was based purely on business reasons; it's nothing personal.
informal Hey, I had to give the promotion to someone else, but it’s nothing personal.
slang I didn't mean to offend you, it's just business - nothing personal.
figurative Sometimes life throws challenges our way, but remember, it's nothing personal in the grand scheme of things.
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