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have neither nor vs don't have either or

Both of these phrases are incorrect. The correct construction is 'have neither nor.' 'Don't have either or' is not a valid construction in English.
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Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: September 13, 2024

have neither nor

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone or something does not have any of the options mentioned.

Examples:

  • I have neither the time nor the money to go on a vacation.
  • She has neither the experience nor the qualifications for the job.
  • They have neither the resources nor the expertise to complete the project.
  • He has neither the patience nor the temperament to deal with difficult customers.
  • The restaurant has neither the space nor the staff to accommodate large groups.
  • But I have neither appetite nor aptitude for leadership.
  • I have neither your experience nor equipment.
  • They have neither combat experience nor good weapons.
  • Men who fight for gold have neither honor nor loyalty.
  • I have neither seen nor heard from Francis Maguire.
  • I have neither fortune nor title.
  • I have neither granted nor refused discharge for the Commission.
  • In this case, the people have neither means nor money.
  • Non-residents have neither regular nor permanent residence in the Republic of Croatia.
  • You have neither solicited nor received ours.
  • I have neither skills nor talents.
  • They have neither care nor feelings, for anyone.
  • The problem is that you have neither name nor memory.
  • I have neither time nor money.
  • Among themselves they have neither organization nor government of any kind; they are Solitary Messengers.
  • One of these producers cooperated and the others have neither supported nor opposed the present investigation.
  • I have neither looks nor money.
  • I have neither time nor mercy for liars.
  • I am grateful for these sentiments toward someone you have neither met nor seen.
  • And I have neither wishes nor fears.

don't have either or

This phrase is not a valid construction in English.

  • Some of my constituents either don't have... or can't afford air-conditioning.
  • But you don't have the authority either over this child or her future.
  • So I don't have backup of either video file or presentation file.
  • Some people either don't have the time or have specialized needs and are willing to hire someone to maintain or add additional functionality to their Debian system.
  • The West shaped this country in ways that people either don't acknowledge or have taken for granted or have simply forgotten.
  • I think we're going to have to exercise some muscles we either don't have or that have atrophied or something, a civic muscle, a thrifty muscle, a generous muscle.
  • And I realize in that moment that I don't have to be either an aunt or an advocate, I can be both.
  • After that, you're either dead or you don't have it.
  • If you don't have a connection to the Internet (either directly or via a web proxy) you need to create a local installation server that can be accessed from your S/390.
  • They don't have to be, or look that big either.
  • You don't have Axl or Sue's stuff either?
  • We don't have many options Either we sign that contract or we end up in the street
  • But we Christians don't have to be ashamed of either the carnival or of Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season are demanding things.
  • They either don't have enough of it or what they do have has been tainted.
  • I adore the Brachypetalums, like bellatum, niveum, godefroyae, etc. Of course, the mentioned ones are the ones I either don't have or haven't bloomed yet (grass is greener?).
  • You know, either because they don't have enough talent or they don't have the right management.
  • Don't you have any respect either for yourselves or for the others?
  • We Christians are certainly a minority. We have suffered persecution, abuse, and killing like others have, but we are the weakest and we don't have any enemies either in the State or among the rebels.
  • Confidence is that elusive magnet that you either have or you don't. You've seen that guy - the one that saunters down the street like he is a great lover and he just knows it.
  • 10 "Do you refuse to speak to me?" Pilate said. "Don't you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?"

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