not have it

Idioms and Phrases

Also, have none of ; not or won't or wouldn't hear of . Not allow; refuse to tolerate, accept, or endure. For example, Mary wanted to have the reception at home, but her mother would not have it , or I'll have none of your backtalk , or The minister wouldn't hear of a change in the worship service . [Late 1500s] The related not having any , for wanting no part of (as in Fund-raising? I'm not having any! ) was first recorded in 1902.

Example Sentences

“Why not have it apply to people elected after 2026, for example, and maybe even themselves, if reelected. That would remove the conflict of interest, or at least a majority of the conflict of interest that exists in the way that they did it.”

From Los Angeles Times

I just like to be among the people and not get noticed and not have it be a big deal.

From Los Angeles Times

And I absolutely 100% did not have it figured out at that point.”

From Los Angeles Times

There was only one issue he was not used to in his home country: he needed a left-footed right winger to make it work - but simply did not have it.

From BBC

Essentially, the part of the law that grants immigration status is different from the part of the law that spells out how to contend with those who do not have it, and the former is generally much less flexible.

From Slate

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