not have it

Idioms  

1. Also, have none of;. Not allow; refuse to tolerate, accept, or endure. For example, Mary wanted to have the reception at home, but her mother would not have it, or I'll have none of your backtalk, or The minister wouldn't hear of a change in the worship service. [Late 1500s] The related not having any, for wanting no part of (as in Fund-raising? I'm not having any!) was first recorded in 1902.

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not have it

In fact, I definitely did not have it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Not believing police had really found it, she asked for a copy, but was told she could not have it until the end of the investigation.

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

Among people taking medication for high blood pressure, roughly 47% still do not have it under control.

From Science Daily ● May 18, 2026

To not have it, I think, is probably an issue.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026

At first her parents tried to lure her, but she would not have it.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

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