have nothing in common

phrase

: to have no shared interests, beliefs, attitudes, opinions, etc.
She's very nice, but we have nothing in common.

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Bateman agreed, saying he was drawn to two people who seemingly have nothing in common. Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for have nothing in common

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“Have nothing in common.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20nothing%20in%20common. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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