English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "no connection to" Mean?
Learn what "no connection to" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Explain
No connection to the Donovans, at least on paper.
This means there is no official or legal relationship with the Donovan family, even if there may be another kind of connection.
From Two Worlds Apart, Episode 20
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says there is no official link to the Donovan family.
Usage Scenario
Use it when clarifying family or legal relationships. It sounds formal and may need context to be clear.
Better ways to say it
1
No connection to the Donovans, at least on paper.
2
There's no official connection to the Donovans.
3
On paper, we're not connected.
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