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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, so it is used when asking for multiple thoughts or suggestions.

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Last updated: November 18, 2024 • 11594 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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Last updated: November 17, 2024

Jun 26, 2006 ... is there any difference between "any ideas?" and "any idea?"? (just an example)
Nov 15, 2022 ... Since no one has any idea what they're doing, you're just as well equipped as anyone else. You need to believe that, and to believe in yourself.
Jan 28, 2021 ... I know we only use plural nouns (ending with "s") after "any" . But why do we say "any idea"?("idea" is a singular noun here)
Jan 9, 2024 ... i thought it was "either" too, but then i second guessed myself. How does it relate to "Do you have any idea? … neither do I.".
Any idea of how to create this pattern with point attractors? Grasshopper · grasshopperrhino · jbonam20 (Jbonam20) November 8, 2020, 7:27am 1.
Nov 7, 2018 ... No One At Work Had Any Idea I'm Trans. Here's Why I Decided To Tell Them. Six years after starting my transition, I decided I needed to come ...
Any idea how to create this? Need help? We are here. Nico February 21, 2022, 5:13pm 1. The picture speaks for itself. Everything is made from a disk that is ...
Mar 8, 2009 ... Does anyone have any idea how to fix this problem? Continual freezing up and closing of Microsoft Internet Explorer...and PLEASE PLEASE ...
Sep 12, 2024 ... Any idea how to deselect element when it is in a Button Set? Ok, this might seem stupid, but I'd like to use normal "select" behaviour (I ...
Any idea to set-up due-date reminders? LaBoulevard_LLC May 6, 2024, 2:26pm 1. I've come across similar posts, but it seems to be centered around ...

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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Last updated: November 17, 2024

Jun 26, 2006 ... is there any difference between "any ideas?" and "any idea?"? (just an example)
Aug 19, 2024 ... ... Report. Any ideas what this pipe could be? Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Upvote 407. Downvote
Jan 28, 2021 ... We do sometimes use "any" before singular nouns, so both "Do you have any idea?" and "Do you have any ideas?" are completely fine.
2 days ago ... Any ideas for expansion? Sharing a City. Hey guys, so this is my city ...
API Webhooks stopped working a few weeks ago, any ideas why? API and Webhooks · crzyg8r (Craig Grant) July 11, 2024, 6:24pm 1. My team has been building a ...
Jul 27, 2024 ... Can you offer any ideas as to why this might be happening? My Dropbox Family account stopped sync-ing for no obvious reason about 3 months ...
Oct 9, 2024 ... Some contributors can't see any ideas. Solenne CLEMENT. I'm New Here.
Any ideas as to how to block SPECIFIC email addresses from filling out forms? SOLVE. Hi @SJeremias,. This is unfortunately not possible at this stage. However, ...
Apr 17, 2024 ... Any ideas when Parrallel Chunk loop end performance will be resolved · Feedback & Ideas Implemented Fixes · Gavin_Attard April 17, 2024, 7:53am ...
Jul 12, 2022 ... Modelling / rendering oddity - any ideas? ... I experienced a strange oddity when exporting my model to a 3rd party program for rendering. Some of ...

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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