He brought back the food vs He is not having the food

The two phrases are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings. The first phrase "he brought back the food" indicates that someone returned with the food, while the second phrase "he is not having the food" suggests that someone is not currently eating the food. They are used in different contexts and cannot be interchanged.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 868 views

He brought back the food

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone returned with the food.

This phrase is used to describe the action of bringing food back to a place or person. It implies that the food was taken away and then returned.

Examples:

He brought back the food from the store.
She brought back the food that she borrowed from her neighbor.
They brought back the food they had taken for the picnic.
The delivery person brought back the food that was ordered online.
I asked him to bring back the food he took from the fridge.

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So he brought back the toys and the food for the feast.
He brought back his child in his car.
He brought back little gifts on every trip...
He brought back Frank Henderson this morning.
Last one he brought back, some girl with a skanky wrist tattoo.
Whatever he brought back with him will have taken over.
So anyhow, he went there with his video camera, and it's kind of interesting to see what he brought back.
This boat isn't the only thing he brought back from his last voyage.
He brought back beheading in a big way.
Abbot Regan used it to store everything He brought back from the war.
Once there, he gave her the golden harp and all the other treasure he brought back from the giant's castle.
This was one of the spoils of war he brought back.
Tomorrow I can show you some other pictures he brought back if you have time.
And before we go, you have to secure that lava bug sample that he brought back, that Clem brought back.
Couldn't we have just, you know, have brought food back to the bunk for Thurston?
So we brought back the innovation of having due dates.
I never brought back the cheese.
I also brought back the little girl in Joy.
I brought back the key to your clock.
Hundreds died, and the vampires brought back the dog fights.

He is not having the food

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It is used to indicate that someone is not currently eating the food.

This phrase is used to convey that someone is not consuming or eating the food at the moment. It implies a lack of action in relation to eating.

Examples:

He is not having the food because he is on a diet.
She is not having the food as she is allergic to it.
They are not having the food because they already ate.
I am not having the food right now, I will eat later.
The children are not having the food until their parents come back.

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Now, our biggest problem is having the food delivered to the train stations on time.
For what, not having food?
The OSCE observer mission is not having the desired effect.
It is clear, however, that the current system of quotas is not having the desired result, which is achieving a balance between production and consumption.
He is not having an affair, but he's lying to you about his job.
And you're not having our food money to pour down your fat gullet, and that's that.
I liked the idea of not having to look for food or shelter, or have responsibility.
How did you know that family services wrote me up for not having enough food in my cupboard?
What impact is organic farming (including production and processing) having on the food chain?
The real cause of poverty is not having enough cash.
My friend Francis there is not having a very good day.
- Mr. Smith is not having a great day.
I'm so glad that my wife is not having a son.
America is not having a baby.
No, Virginia is not having you.
Jaspar is not having much luck sleeping in my hammock.
This team is not having a good week.
My boss is not having a good day.
The only thing false is not having any hope.
Your first mistake is not having backup.

Alternatives:

He is not eating the food.
He is not consuming the food.
He is not having any food.
He is not having dinner.
He is not having a meal.

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He brought back the food vs He is not having the food