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any idea vs any ideas

Both 'any idea' and 'any ideas' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Any idea' is singular and is used when asking if someone has a specific thought or suggestion. 'Any ideas' is plural and is used when asking for multiple thoughts or suggestions.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 11385 views

any idea

This phrase is correct when used to ask if someone has a specific thought or suggestion.

Use 'any idea' when you are asking if someone has a particular thought or suggestion in mind.

Examples:

Do you have any idea how to fix this problem?
I don't have any idea where I left my keys.

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Nobody had any idea what happened.
Do you have any idea what we've sacrificed...
If I had any idea who did this...
I don't have any idea what these questions could be.
None of the doctors had any idea what it was.
I wouldn't have any idea how to hide such a sophisticated transaction.
I never had any idea she took pictures.
Anybody have any idea what happened?
Honey, I don't have any idea.
Do you think Mr Walsh has any idea that we...
The government really didn't have any idea whatwas happening.
I don't have any idea which horse to choose.
The prison guards certainly didn't have any idea.
If you have any idea who might...
No one had any idea until Samantha called.
I don't think Ashley has any idea.
No-one had any idea what they were selling or why.
No one had any idea How that bomb was planted.
I don't suppose you have any idea where she went.
Do you have any idea how vulnerable...

Alternatives:

Do you have a suggestion?
Do you have a thought?
Do you have an idea?
Do you have any thoughts?
Do you have any suggestions?

any ideas

This phrase is correct when used to ask for multiple thoughts or suggestions.

Use 'any ideas' when you are asking for multiple thoughts or suggestions from someone.

Examples:

Do you have any ideas on how to improve our sales?
I need some help, do you have any ideas?

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Alternatives:

Do you have any suggestions?
Do you have any thoughts?
Do you have any insights?
Do you have any recommendations?
Do you have any proposals?

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