"When will you have it?" vs "When will you expect have it?"

Question

"When will you have it?" vs "When will you expect have it?"

The correct phrase is 'When will you have it?' The second phrase 'When will you expect have it?' is incorrect because it is missing the word 'to' before 'have.'

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

This phrase is used to inquire about the expected time of possession or completion of something.

Examples:

When will you have it ready?
When will you have the report finished?
When will you have the project completed?
When will you have the package delivered?
When will you have the results available?

Alternatives:

When will you expect to have it?

Answer 1

When will you have it?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Answer 2

When will you expect have it?

This phrase is incorrect because it is missing the word 'to' before 'have.'

"When will you have it?" vs "When will you expect have it?"

When will you have it?

When will you expect have it?

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