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i don't have any idea vs i haven't any idea

Both options are technically correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I don't have any idea' is more commonly used in everyday English to express a lack of knowledge or understanding. 'I haven't any idea' is uncommon and sounds formal and old-fashioned.
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Last updated: January 12, 2025 • 7547 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday English.

"i don't have any idea"

This phrase is used to express a lack of knowledge or understanding about something.

Examples:

  • I don't have any idea how to fix this problem.
  • She doesn't have any idea what to do next.
  • They don't have any idea where the keys are.
  • He doesn't have any idea who took his book.
  • We don't have any idea when the meeting will start.
  • Oct 7, 2008 ... Hi, Is it exactly the same meaning if you say "I have no idea" or "I don't have any idea"? For instance: I have no idea how I got there I ...
  • Oct 17, 2018 ... I don't have any idea. I haven't any idea. Two of the three sentences above convey the idea that the person's head is empty of ideas ...
  • Aug 25, 2017 ... ... I don't have any idea what to do with '1.9.x'. (using type 'auto'). But it does not fail. Is there an option to make the build fail in these ...
  • Jan 9, 2024 ... Is it "I don't have any idea either" or "I don't have any idea neither". I am fully convinced such sentence is followed by "either" but my ...
  • Okay, I don't have any idea what to do now · Bub August 4, 2023, 9:44pm 1. I got my Elite set up, don't know what I did or didn't do or what I'm suppose to ...
  • Nov 16, 2024 ... Hello I'm new here, I don't have any idea what's reddit. ANSWERED. Locked post. New comments cannot be posted.
  • May 5, 2022 ... 2286 likes, 31 comments - sniequist on May 5, 2022: "No, I don't have any idea what I was saying right then or why on earth I'm making that ...
  • Mar 11, 2021 ... I don't have any idea what is going on or how to make it work, but I got excited about new animal mods and made this manatee model.
  • Aug 4, 2023 ... Okay, I don't have any idea what to do now · Bub August 6, 2023, 2:14am 5. Howdy Jim, I emailed them this morning actually, and didn't expect ...
  • Mar 13, 2023 ... These are both totally fine. Personally, I like “I don't have any idea” for emphasis? Like maybe something really weird has happened or something.

Alternatives:

  • I have no idea
  • I am clueless
  • I am unaware
  • I am uncertain
  • I am ignorant

This phrase is correct but less common in modern English.

"i haven't any idea"

This phrase can be used to express a lack of knowledge or understanding, but it may sound more formal or old-fashioned.
  • Oct 17, 2018 ... I haven't any idea. Two of the three sentences above convey the idea that the person's head is empty of ideas, temporarily or permanently ...
  • May 27, 2022 ... I haven't any idea. Two of the three sentences above convey the idea that the person's head is empty of ideas, temporarily or permanently ...
  • Aug 14, 2022 ... The clothes is atrocious because I haven't any idea for their fashion. I'm also sorry if I get something wrong. Criticism is welcome. Fan ...
  • I haven't any plan for any speeches and I haven't any idea whether I will be in New England again before November. I haven't any engagement there that I now ...
  • Mar 29, 2023 ... So I haven't any idea what the issue is. Can there only be a submission or a comment filter in place but not both? I was hoping to also add ...
  • I haven't any idea whether the Department of Justice plans any further prosecution on account of the Veterans Bureau cases. It would be rather unusual if I ...
  • Dec 14, 2020 ... I'd love some help, as I haven't any idea why that's failing on my end. I ran a search across the forum and most users with a similar issue ...
  • Aug 10, 2013 ... The computer is about 4 years old, and I haven't any idea where the original Vista install disk is - hopefully I don't need it. Thanks! This ...
  • Feb 26, 2018 ... Whether or not that's truthful, there's a strong correlation between that new dashboard and these events, but I haven't ANY idea how or why.
  • Jun 27, 2014 ... I have a feeling this can be done but I haven't any idea. My level is very basic for any follow-up HTML or CSS so please be descriptive if ...

Alternatives:

  • I don't have any idea
  • I have no idea
  • I am clueless
  • I am unaware
  • I am uncertain

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