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I have not an idea vs I have no idea

The phrase 'I have no idea' is the correct and commonly used expression. It is used to express a lack of knowledge or understanding about something. 'I have not an idea' is not a standard English construction.
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This phrase is not correct in English. The correct form uses 'no' instead of 'not'.

"I have not an idea"

The correct phrase is 'I have no idea' to express a lack of knowledge or understanding about something.
  • Nov 8, 2023 ... I have not an idea. Thought that the bike was hooked up to the back of the truck at first with the rope but that's not it.
  • Dec 20, 2018 ... But you still have not tell me where you want it, you said not in the sidebar list. I have not an idea of what you mean, and asked you to post ...
  • xyz of a shader... so, i have not an idea yet of how to do a rotation, but have good clues and videos (Keep Studying). And some Rotation vids in khan ...
  • May 21, 2014 ... “However I am now so depressed that I have not an Idea to put to paper–my hand feels like lead-and yet it is and unpleasant numbness it does ...
  • Mar 26, 2003 ... Also when i bridge a sub are the ohms increased or decreased in the sub and the amp? I have not an idea.
  • I have not an idea on how to apply the every 2 inches reduces the cobalt radiation by a factor of 10 into the equation. any help is appreciated. Top. Alex ...
  • Feb 23, 2021 ... As Keats wrote in May of 1818, “I am now so depressed that I have not an Idea to put to paper.” However, I shall end this essay, one that ...
  • Jan 12, 2019 ... They just refused to help me, said there is a security issue??? I have not an idea what's wrong with moving your own money to your own bank ...
  • Sep 6, 2018 ... I have changed my religion so often that at present I have not an idea of any left. I have been a perjured witness in every public tryal for ...
  • Mar 22, 2013 ... Honestly, I have not an idea how exactly they differ from one another. I would guess different communities in different regions with all the ...

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a lack of knowledge or understanding about something.

"I have no idea"

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker does not know or understand something.

Examples:

  • I have no idea how to fix this problem.
  • She asked me about the book, but I have no idea what it's about.
  • I have no idea where my keys are.
  • Do you know where we are? I have no idea.
  • I have no idea what time the meeting starts.
  • May 13, 2018 ... I have no idea what to do in this game and it's the beginning, any advice? I bought this game last last night, been playing it for a bit ...
  • Jul 5, 2024 ... I know nothing about Project 2025. I have no idea who is behind it. I disagree with some of the things they're saying and some of the things ...
  • Sep 17, 2022 ... I see a lot of beginner guides with tips about the shooting, running, best guns an so. I'm about 4 hours in and I feel like I have no idea ...
  • Jun 10, 2016 ... ... I have no idea what I am doing with my life. How do I overcome this? ·. You are not alone, lot of people are jiggling with this issue but ...
  • Oct 23, 2023 ... 11 votes, 10 comments. I'm quite new but I'm practically useless to the team I have no idea what I'm doing how do I get better.
  • Jun 2, 2021 ... I have no idea what my account's password is and Google won't let me recover it. Hello,. My old phone became unusable after liquid damage ...
  • Mar 7, 2021 ... I have no idea what to do. (New player). Help. I don't know what I'm supposed to be doing. Is there a story? Are there missions? Where do I go ...
  • Jan 3, 2014 ... Hi everyone! Is it the same if I say "I have got no idea what I'm doing here!" or "I have no idea what I'm doing here" ?
  • I Have No Idea Bar & Grill, Antler: See 4 unbiased reviews of I Have No Idea Bar & Grill, rated 3.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor.
  • Aug 24, 2023 ... They are both correct and they do not mean the same thing. "I have no idea" means "I do not know the answer to your particular question.

Alternatives:

  • I don't know
  • I'm clueless
  • I'm not sure
  • I'm in the dark
  • I'm at a loss

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