have other ideas en · VERB
Meanings
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(idiomatic) To do something different from what is proposed or expected.
He wanted to get home and warm up, but his dog had other ideas. 'Jasper, you daft dog. Come here.' The dog continued to bark, and Harry knew he would have to go and retrieve the dog himself.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| had other ideas | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had other ideas | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| having other ideas | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| has other ideas | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |