Have no use for something
verb phrase
To not need or want something or someone.
I have no use for such expensive clothes, I'm more comfortable in my casual wear.
Often appears as...
- have no use for it
- have no use for that
verb phrase
To not have a practical purpose for something.
Why did you buy this odd gadget? I have no use for it.
Often appears as...
- have no use for this
- have no use for such
verb phrase
To not need or want something or someone.
I have no use for such expensive clothes, I'm more comfortable in my casual wear.
Often appears as...
- have no use for it
- have no use for that
verb phrase
To not have a practical purpose for something.
Why did you buy this odd gadget? I have no use for it.
Often appears as...
- have no use for this
- have no use for such
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Preference
Expresses a strong personal preference against something often due to taste or values.
I have no use for video games; I'd rather read a book.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Essential
Indicates something is not essential and thus, one can easily do without it.
She has no use for a fancy phone; her old one works fine.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Extravagance
Implies practicality and avoiding extravagance or unnecessary items.
We have no use for fine china; our everyday dishes will do.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Preference
Expresses a strong personal preference against something often due to taste or values.
I have no use for video games; I'd rather read a book.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Essential
Indicates something is not essential and thus, one can easily do without it.
She has no use for a fancy phone; her old one works fine.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Extravagance
Implies practicality and avoiding extravagance or unnecessary items.
We have no use for fine china; our everyday dishes will do.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Preference
Expresses a strong personal preference against something often due to taste or values.
I have no use for video games; I'd rather read a book.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Essential
Indicates something is not essential and thus, one can easily do without it.
She has no use for a fancy phone; her old one works fine.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Extravagance
Implies practicality and avoiding extravagance or unnecessary items.
We have no use for fine china; our everyday dishes will do.
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