nothing to speak of

nothing to speak of

Not much or anything that is relevant, worth mentioning, or of any practical significance. For all the bluster in the media, there's nothing to speak of in these leaked papers that will have any real impact on the political landscape. As far as new or interesting ideas go, the director's latest film is nothing to speak of.
See also: nothing, of, speak
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

nothing to speak of

not many; not much. John: What's happening around here? Bill: Nothing to speak of. Mary: Has there been any rain in the last week? Sally: Nothing to speak of.
See also: nothing, of, speak
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

nothing to speak of

Not much, nothing worth mentioning, as in What's been happening in the stock market?-Nothing to speak of, or They've done nothing to speak of about publicity. This expression was first recorded in 1582.
See also: nothing, of, speak
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

no something/nothing/not anything to ˈspeak of

nothing very important or worth mentioning: We looked through his private papers, but we didn’t find anything to speak of. He’s got no money to speak of.
See also: anything, no, not, nothing, of, something, speak
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
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  • no something/nothing/not anything to speak of
  • not anything to speak of
  • to say nothing of
  • to say nothing of (someone or something)
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References in classic literature
And indeed, thank God, there's nothing to speak of," she told herself.
Anna Karenina
"Nothing to speak of," answered Hayward cheerfully.
Of Human Bondage
If you care to back him for a trifle, I think you'll be all right, although the odds are nothing to speak of."
A Millionaire of Yesterday
'Nothing to speak of, sir,' said John; 'an idle tale, I thought you ought to know of; nothing more.'
Barnaby Rudge A Tale Of The Riots Of Eighty
They were at no expense for board and clothing, for they ate nothing to speak of and dressed according to the weather, wearing whatever breeze happened to be blowing.
The Devils Dictionary
There may be a few mortgages on the rest - a few trifling debts and incumbrances here and there, but nothing to speak of; and though I acknowledge I am not so rich as I might be - or have been - still, I think, we could manage pretty comfortably on what's left.
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
RATINGS RISERS IT WAS a quiet week on the ratings front with nothing to speak of on the Flat with Dundalk called off after two races on Friday, and only three meetings over jumps to contend with.
Ask Heather up 9lb for hurdles win
A source told (http://people.com/movies/brad-pitt-visited-his-genius-and-gorgeous-new-friend-professor-neri-oxman-at-mit-last-fall/) People last year that the actor had been "going out but there is nothing serious in the dating area at all, nothing to speak of at this point."
Brad Pitt Smitten With Rumored Girlfriend Neri Oxman, Source Says
The source told People, 'He has been going out but there is nothing serious in the dating area at all, nothing to speak of at this point.'
Brad Pitt dating 'casually' one year after split from Angelina Jolie-report
Asked about his love life previously Joe, who lives in Highgate, North London, said: "There's nothing to speak of. I just think it's not really anyone's business.
Holby's Joe to set pulses racing on Strictly
You say we can only change it if we're in it - well, David Cameron tried and came away with nothing to speak of. And what he did was vetoed by Germany.
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" We chat almost all throughout the day, so we had nothing to speak of when we were asked to go on a date.
Lovebirds ON THE PROWL
With just Intel's HD 3000 graphics available, gaming capability is literally nothing to speak of. This one is good for playing Solitaire or Pinball, but nothing beyond that!
HP Envy 6-1001tu sleekbook
"We put about $80 into each cat we put up for adoption, so we really make nothing to speak of on adults and just a little bit on kittens, to try to help keep our operations going," she said.
Calling all cat lovers
This clearly doesn't work as a definition if there's nothing below you and nothing to speak of above you.
Economic troubles hit poorest hardest