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Not having it

🇬🇧 UK //nɒt ˈhævɪŋ ɪt// 🇺🇸 US //nɑt ˈhævɪŋ ɪt//

Meaning of Not having it

Refusing to accept a situation or idea.

In simple words: Not accepting a situation or idea.

Not having it in a sentence

• When it comes to unfair treatment, I’m just not having it.
• She told her friends she was not having it when they suggested changing her plans.
• He believes in honesty and is not having it when people lie to him.
• At work, if they ask me to stay late again, I'm simply not having it.
• When they attempted to push him around, he said, 'I'm not having it!'

How to use Not having it

Used in casual conversations when someone refuses to accept or tolerate something. It's best suited for informal contexts and can be perceived as strong or assertive.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone stubbornly refusing to take a gift, saying 'I'm just not having it!'

Related words

Collocations with Not having it

• not having it at all
• not having it anymore
• not having it from you

Synonyms for Not having it

• rejecting it
• not accepting it
• refusing
• denying
• disagreeing

Common mistakes with Not having it

• Used in formal contexts where a different, more polite phrase is better.
• Confused with 'not having it' meaning 'not being able to obtain it'.

Frequently asked questions about Not having it

What does Not having it mean?

Not accepting a situation or idea.

What is the definition of Not having it?

Refusing to accept a situation or idea.

How do you use Not having it in a sentence?

When it comes to unfair treatment, I’m just not having it.

Can you give another example of Not having it?

She told her friends she was not having it when they suggested changing her plans.

What are synonyms for Not having it?

Common alternatives include rejecting it, not accepting it, refusing, denying, disagreeing.

What words go with Not having it?

It commonly pairs with not having it at all, not having it anymore, not having it from you.

What are common mistakes when using Not having it?

Used in formal contexts where a different, more polite phrase is better. Confused with 'not having it' meaning 'not being able to obtain it'.

How do you pronounce Not having it?

US: //nɑt ˈhævɪŋ ɪt//, UK: //nɒt ˈhævɪŋ ɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Not having it formal or informal?

"Not having it" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Not having it?

Used in casual conversations when someone refuses to accept or tolerate something. It's best suited for informal contexts and can be perceived as strong or assertive.