not have it

Idioms and Phrases

Also, have none of ; not or won't or wouldn't hear 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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