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have a plan vs have plans

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Have a plan' is used when referring to having a specific plan in mind, while 'have plans' is used when referring to having multiple plans or arrangements.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 7705 views

have a plan

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to having a specific plan in mind for a particular situation or event.

Examples:

I always like to have a plan before starting a new project.
Do you have a plan for the weekend?
It's important to have a plan in place for emergencies.

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In fact, I already have a plan in mind.
Always got to have a plan B, Robby.
It's good that you have a plan.
Bobby Newport doesn't have a plan.
Okay, now we have a plan.
No, this time I have a plan.
Actually, I have a plan.
I have a plan for the invasion of Sicily.
Look, I have a plan to stop this asteroid.
Then we have a plan of attack.
Listen, your mother and I have a plan.
But we have a plan to kill them.
I have a plan, and it might work.
I assume you have a plan.
And I have a plan to get through customs.
Dean is dying and you have a plan.
I have a plan for this Jackal.
So, Dean... I hope you have a plan.
All right, I have a plan.
The Regents have a plan in place, Agent Bering.

Alternatives:

make a plan
come up with a plan
develop a plan
formulate a plan
create a plan

have plans

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to having multiple plans or arrangements for different situations or events.

Examples:

We have plans to go hiking next weekend.
She has plans to travel to Europe next summer.
They have plans to renovate their house next year.

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I can't, I have plans.
But I have plans for my children.
I have plans for tonight, if you're interested.
I have plans for that church.
Actually, I have plans with Lacey tomorrow night.
I have plans with my wife.
I have plans for our royal guest.
The trouble is... that I also have plans for you.
I have plans for you, Sammy.
Good, 'cause I have plans for you.
I have plans for you, Alex Parrish.
No, I have plans later.
I have plans for your life.
No, but I have plans.
I have plans to make things better for everyone.
And I have plans for her.
It's all right for you. I have plans.
Thank you, but I have plans.
Actually I have plans after school with Travis.
I have plans with my friends.

Alternatives:

have arrangements
have things scheduled
have things planned out
have things organized
have things set up

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