have none of

phrase

: to refuse to have anything to do with
We will have none of that.

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The dodo, with its waddling gait, its stubby wings, its goggly eyes, and its preposterous beak, has none of the power, grace, or charisma of those other animals—but that’s part of its charm. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Oct. 2026 Perhaps the actor-director is trying to borrow a page from his bitterly funny David Fincher hit, Gone Girl (another kidnapping thriller, sort of), but Animals has none of that earlier picture’s wit or Grand Guignol extremes or gonzo structure. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026 Kareem Daniel, who ran that group, had none of those creative people reporting to him. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 Interest accrues at 18% against the building’s property tax account, and a large unpaid lien could put its mortgage at risk, even though co-op boards have none of DOF’s collection or enforcement powers. — Michael Wolfe, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have none of

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of have none of was in 1630

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