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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
american english
in AE is this correct, or am I missing something?:
Have you any idea what time the next train leaves?
In my opinion sounds a little weired, but I can ‘t figure out how to make it sound better.
Thanks a lot, bye
Have you any idea what time the next train leaves?
In my opinion sounds a little weired, but I can ‘t figure out how to make it sound better.
Thanks a lot, bye
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"Have you any idea" can be fine - but it can also be taken sarcastically. "
- "Have you any idea" can be fine - but it can also be taken sarcastically.
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"Have you any idea" can be fine - but it can also be taken sarcastically. "Have you any idea how long I worked on this dinner, only to have you come home and say you've already eaten?!"
Simpler is just "Excuse me - do you know what time the next train leaves?" or "Excuse me - could you tell me what time...?"
Simpler is just "Excuse me - do you know what time the next train leaves?" or "Excuse me - could you tell me what time...?"
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In AmE, it would be also be much more common to say "Do you have any idea ... ?" rather than "Have you any idea ...?"
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