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idea on if vs idea about if

Both "idea on if" and "idea about if" are not commonly used in English. The more natural and correct way to express this idea is to use "idea about" followed by the specific topic or subject. Therefore, neither of the phrases is recommended for use.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 885 views

idea on if

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

It is not a standard or natural way to express an idea. Instead, use "idea about" followed by the specific topic or subject.

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I got a few ideas on jobs if you can really fix things.
But we have no idea if Commander McGarrett was taken there.
You have no idea if we're connected.
I had no idea if things between us would be any different.
I thought it would be a good idea if we shared information.
I actually have no idea if you're kidding.
I had no idea if things were going to be OK.
No idea if you can get in.
We tried things and had no idea if they'd work.
So I have no idea if they succeeded.
Sometimes I have no idea if you are even listening.
So you have no idea if he was having an affair.
I have no idea if she'd be into that kind of stuff.
And we have no idea if Walter gave Newton the plans for the door.
No idea if she is saved.
I... that was a good idea if we were 16.
How would I have any idea if he...
I have no idea if lundy bought my excuse.
That'd be a great idea if I was hunting bear in Montana.
It seemed like a good idea if we are to work together.

Alternatives:

idea about

idea about if

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

It is not a standard or natural way to express an idea. Instead, use "idea about" followed by the specific topic or subject.

Show examples from the web [+]

I have an idea about that, if not an explanation.
After all, if ideas about invertebrate skeletons can give us insights about mammalian reproductive systems, there could be lots of other wild and productive connections lurking out there just waiting to be found.
What's nice about this idea, if you have a philosophical bent of mind, is that then it tells you that the nose, the ear and the eye are all vibrational senses.
So if you all got ideas about getting rid of me...
If it weren't for your ideas about microgenic radiation...
We don't know if this person has any idea about what happened in New York.
In fact, if you have your own ideas about what women might respond to, I have a few hours before my next event.
If I didn't know better, I might think you had ideas about my sister, Sergeant.
I don't know if you've noticed, but I actually have a few ideas about how the mosque should be run.
Well, next time you two chat, why don't you ask if she's got any bright ideas about what we should do with this dump.
If you have any idea about the true identity of Mysterion, please, call the 9 News hotline.
If either of you boys have any big ideas about going through my things while I'm gone, you can forget it.
So if you have any other ideas about how maybe she ended up here... now's the time.
See if maybe he has some idea about this.
If I'd have left Johnny in charge, he might have gotten ideas about taking over.
Only she's been talking recently as if she had ideas about Mr Pamuk's death.
If either of you boys have any big ideas about going through my things while I'm gone, you can forget it.
If you've got any ideas about going near that phone, I might walk out on the lawn.
If you have any ideas about things to do while I'm here...
If they had the slightest idea about laughing, they would choose peace over war.

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idea about

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