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We haven't got none vs We haven't got any

The phrase 'we haven't got any' is correct, while 'we haven't got none' is incorrect. In English, the use of double negatives like 'haven't got none' is considered non-standard and should be avoided except in very casual/informal contexts.
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Last updated: October 19, 2024 • 12959 views

We haven't got none

'we haven't got none' is incorrect. Double negatives like 'haven't got none' are not standard English and should be avoided.

Avoid using double negatives like 'haven't got none' in English. Instead, use 'we haven't got any' to convey the same meaning without the incorrect grammar.
  • Oct 2, 2004 ... So, too, does "Hi guys", "yep/nah", "like", "ain't" and "We haven't got none". Advertisement Advertisement. I've sat across a desk from a refined ...
  • Aug 23, 2006 ... We haven't got none, we're going to keep Mr. Oswald, Mr. Russell G. Oswald here until we get some food and water. RUSSELL G. OSWALD: I'll ...
  • Mar 2, 2012 ... Radon53 3 years ago. are duel terminals only in america couse we haven't got none in England :'(. Read more Show less ...
  • Aug 8, 2013 ... Somebody out there knows something, but we haven't got none of that and it's been almost six months. There hasn't been one break on ...

Alternatives:

  • we haven't got any
  • we don't have any
  • we have none
  • we have nothing
  • we lack any

We haven't got any

'we haven't got any' is correct and commonly used in English.

'We haven't got any' is the correct way to express the absence of something. It is a standard English construction that should be used instead of 'we haven't got none.'
  • ESL/EFL Test #58 "Chit Chat: At the restaurant", question 5. Waiter: You'll have no luck there either. We haven't got any .......... (a) left (b) leaving
  • Aug 1, 2014 ... 'We haven't got any rockets in West Bank yet Israel kills everyday' - BBC News. BBC News. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 436,260 ...
  • Dec 1, 2014 ... We haven't got any money, remember? In any case, this is not just about funding; road pricing can release the benefits of competition and lower ...
  • because, vyvyan, we haven't got any bread. Follow board. joe. because, vyvyan, we haven't got any bread. 6 Pins; 28 Followers ...

Alternatives:

  • we don't have any
  • we have none
  • we have nothing
  • we lack any
  • we are without any

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