nichts zu suchen haben

Based on: suchen (nach)
Phrase
1.

having no business being somewhere

(Colloquial phrasing that expresses that someone or something has no business being where they are. Think of chicken broth in a vegan soup.Very similar to "nichts verloren haben" which sounds a bit more prohibitive and bossy.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'nichts zu suchen haben' have?

nichts zu suchen haben has 1 distinct meaning: 1. having no business being somewhere.

What is 'nichts zu suchen haben' related to?

The word 'nichts zu suchen haben' is related to suchen (nach).

Where can I learn more about 'nichts zu suchen haben'?

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