English Expression: Nothing to sneeze at
OK, this is a strange one. When we need to take something seriously or we should not ignore something then we can say that it’s nothing to sneeze at.
Finding a lump, strange-looking blemish or anything unusual with your body or skin is nothing to sneeze at.
Anybody who discovers something that wasn’t there before should consult a doctor just to be sure that it isn’t cancer or something else. Strange lumps and blemishes are nothing to sneeze at.
As another example, I could talk about studying at university.
There are many books to purchase, and we (should) spend much time reading those books. Going to university is a considerable investment of both time and money. For many people, it’s their time and their parents’ money, but I digress.
My point is that the decision to go to university is a huge decision and should be made seriously. Again there is much time and money involved, both of which are nothing to sneeze at.
