What Does "what does that have to do with anything" Mean?
Learn what "what does that have to do with anything" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
What does that have to do with anything?
This means the speaker thinks the other person's comment is unrelated and not important to the current issue.
From The Mistress Trap, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker rejects the other person's point as irrelevant.
Usage Scenario
Use it in arguments or debates when someone brings up something off-topic. It can sound sharp or impatient, so avoid it in polite situations.
Better ways to say it
What does that have to do with anything?
What does that have to do with this?
How is that relevant?
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