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

Ohtani received an orthovisc shot in his knee to lubricate the joint and relieve irritation, manager Dave Roberts said, and did not have it drained.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 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

The base view is that “we’re not overly concerned. But I can’t not have it as a risk scenario for Treasuries.”

From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026

But his sons would not have it and they complained and said, “Shall our mother and grandfather lie with a servant? And must we also in our time?”

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck

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