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MrPernickety Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

Meaning of "have someone doing something"

Hi,

This sentence drew my attention: "Now you have him not trusting me?"

I think it means "Now you convinced him not to trust me?"

Could you tell me if I have an understanding of its meaning. Or, in case I'm off base, please, give me your own explanation of what it means.

Also, can I say "I won't have you not trusting me" ?

If the answer is yes, then does it mean that "I won't put up with your distrust of me" ?

Thanks for your assistance !
  

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Yes,that's the meaning, or more generally 'you have caused him (in some way) not to trust me'. Your sentence is OK, too, with the meaning you suggest.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes,that's the meaning, or more generally 'you have caused him (in some way) not to trust me'.
  • Your sentence is OK, too, with the meaning you suggest.
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Yes,that's the meaning, or more generally 'you have caused him (in some way) not to trust me'. Your sentence is OK, too, with the meaning you suggest.
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