have an idea about vs have an idea on

Both 'have an idea about' and 'have an idea on' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Have an idea about' is more commonly used when discussing knowledge or understanding of a topic, while 'have an idea on' is less common and may sound awkward to some native speakers.

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have an idea about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when discussing knowledge or understanding of a topic.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone possesses knowledge or understanding about a particular subject or concept.

Examples:

I have an idea about how to solve this problem.
Do you have any ideas about where to go for dinner?
She has no idea about the new company policy.
He has some interesting ideas about the future of technology.
We need to brainstorm and come up with ideas about the project.

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Alternatives:

have knowledge about
have understanding about
have thoughts about
have insights about
have information about

have an idea on

This phrase is less common and may sound awkward to some native speakers, but it can still be used in informal contexts.

This phrase can be used informally to mean having a vague notion or plan about something, but it is less common than 'have an idea about.'

Examples:

I have an idea on how to approach the project.
Do you have any ideas on what to do next?
She has some ideas on how to redecorate the living room.
He has a few ideas on how to improve the process.
We need to brainstorm and come up with ideas on how to proceed.

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I think I have an idea on how we can help her.
And I think I may have an idea on what to do about it.
I have an idea on how to solve our disagreement.
I have an idea on how to spice it up a little bit...
[Sighs] I think I may have an idea on how to fix everything, though.
Now I have an idea on how to bring up the baby. Bill:)
I might have an idea on how to make things a little bit less weird.
Look... I have an idea on how we might get that tree out.
I have an idea on how to win back the youth vote.
But we have an idea on a way to find him.
Everyone thinks they have an idea on how to help me feel better...
I have an idea on how to smuggle you in, but it'll be a tight fit.
Josh, I think I have an idea on how to fix him.
You just don't have an idea on how to get the rare collection of songs back.
We have an idea on how to find Laila. How?
Thank you for helping me solve this case and I might have an idea on how to solve yours.
And I suppose you have an idea on how to do that with one question?
If you have an idea on the right used car to buy, then a little research on the value of the second hand car in the market to date will be able to help you when approaching a dealer.
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Halloween costumes can range from cheap to very expensive, so it's important to have an idea on what you'd like to spend.

Alternatives:

have a notion on
have a plan on
have a concept on
have a strategy on
have a thought on

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have an idea about vs have an idea on