Have/want none of something
phrase
To refuse or not want to accept any of something.
He was offered a promotion, but he wants none of it because it would mean more responsibility.
Often appears as...
- have none of that
- want none of it
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To not have any of a specific thing.
She has none of the arrogance often seen in successful people.
Often appears as...
- have none of
- want none of
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To not tolerate or accept a particular behavior.
I'll have none of this arguing in my class.
Often appears as...
- have none of this
- have none of that
phrase
To refuse or not want to accept any of something.
He was offered a promotion, but he wants none of it because it would mean more responsibility.
Often appears as...
- have none of that
- want none of it
phrase
To not have any of a specific thing.
She has none of the arrogance often seen in successful people.
Often appears as...
- have none of
- want none of
phrase
To not tolerate or accept a particular behavior.
I'll have none of this arguing in my class.
Often appears as...
- have none of this
- have none of that
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Refusal Emphasis
The phrase adds strong emphasis to someone's refusal or reluctance to accept something.
She offered to help him, but he had none of it.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Choice
Use this phrase when emphasizing a personal decision to reject something.
Everyone was going out, but I wanted none of it.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Association
It suggests a negative opinion or feeling towards what is being declined.
He wants none of that plan; he thinks it's doomed to fail.
Pro Tip 1/3Refusal Emphasis
The phrase adds strong emphasis to someone's refusal or reluctance to accept something.
She offered to help him, but he had none of it.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Choice
Use this phrase when emphasizing a personal decision to reject something.
Everyone was going out, but I wanted none of it.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Association
It suggests a negative opinion or feeling towards what is being declined.
He wants none of that plan; he thinks it's doomed to fail.
Pro Tip 1/3Refusal Emphasis
The phrase adds strong emphasis to someone's refusal or reluctance to accept something.
She offered to help him, but he had none of it.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Choice
Use this phrase when emphasizing a personal decision to reject something.
Everyone was going out, but I wanted none of it.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Association
It suggests a negative opinion or feeling towards what is being declined.
He wants none of that plan; he thinks it's doomed to fail.
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