"nothing to see here" meaning in English

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        "Used to indicate that an event or situation is unremarkable or unimportant, often to disperse a crowd."
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        "(originally law enforcement jargon) Used to indicate that an event or situation is unremarkable or unimportant, often to disperse a crowd."
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        "(figuratively, often ironic or sarcastic) A phrase used to dismiss or downplay an event, frequently implying that there is, in fact, something significant being hidden or covered up."
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          "english": "from The Wizard of Oz",
          "word": "pay no attention to that man behind the curtain"
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          "word": "ignore the elephant in the room"
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  "etymology_text": "Derived from the police directive \"Nothing to see here, move along,\" historically used to clear bystanders from crime or accident scenes. Popularized in modern culture through media and satire.\nThe phrase gained widespread recognition after its comedic use in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), where Frank Drebin (played by Leslie Nielsen) tries to defuse a chaotic scene by stating, \"Move along! Nothing to see here!\"\nFeatured in South Park, frequently used by Officer Barbrady.\nA recurring phrase in political discourse, often appearing in media headlines to critique dismissive or deceptive official statements.",
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      "english": "from The Wizard of Oz",
      "word": "pay no attention to that man behind the curtain"
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