Nothing …

to feel (have) nothing but …- только; ничего кроме, всего лишь, всего только, всего-навсего
have nothing but pity ...
He deserves nothing but sympathy.

• We heard nothing but a slight noise. - Мы слышали только легкий шум.
• He felt nothing but despair. Mary's son gave her nothing but trouble.

The girl did nothing but sing … -Единственное, чем она занималась, так это …

• He does nothing but sit in front of his computer the livelong day.

There was nothing for it but to … - … ничего на оставалось, как …

• There is nothing for it but to go back home and wait for her.
• There is nothing for it but to quicken our steps. Нам ничего не оставалось, как …

It was not for nothing that … - Не случайно ….

• It was not for nothing that he advised us to go home.

There’s nothing like a … - нет ничего лучше, чем …

• There’s nothing like a cup of strong coffee in the morning.

I’ve got nothing to look forward to. (lose)