There's nothing to do. vs There's nothing to be done

[jupiter]

Hi teachers,

There's nothing to do.
There's nothing to be done.

Is there any subtle difference between the two?

Thanks in advance

Jupiter

[Alan]

Hi,

If yiu say: There's nothing to do, this would suggest you are not active and possibly bored. There's nothing to be done indicates that there is no way you can stop what is happening.

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