Have we got any coffee left

Question

Hi teachers,Is it correct to say "Do we have any coffee left" to mean "Have we got any coffee left"?

RandomGuy · Accepted Answer

Yes.

HUBLOT · Answer

Thank you, AG.

Is "Do you have..." more common in American English than "Have you got..."?

RandomGuy · Answer

Yes, far more common. Have we got any coffee left? sounds very British.

HUBLOT · Answer

Thanks a lot, AG.

Is it correct to say "... have we drunk it all" to mean "... did we drink it all"?

Canadian45 · Answer

HUBLOTIs it correct to say "Do we have any coffee left" to mean "Have we got any coffee left"?

In my opinion, the first one is much more elegant English.

RandomGuy · Answer

HUBLOTIs it correct to say "... have we drunk it all" to mean "... did we drink it all"?

Yes, but it sounds a bit stuffy to this American.

HUBLOT · Answer

Thanks a lot, c45 and AG.

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