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Newguest Posted 17 years ago
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Needn't have

Hi

I know it's correct to say "You don't have to take the jacket" or "You needn't take the jacket" how about "You needn't have to take the jacket" - is this one also correct?
  

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Newguest "You needn't have to take the jacket" - is this one also correct? It's only correct in a sort of theoretical sense. There's no law against saying the same thing twice!

— CalifJim

  • Newguest "You needn't have to take the jacket" - is this one also correct?
  • It's only correct in a sort of theoretical sense.
  • There's no law against saying the same thing twice!
  • It's redundant because it's a combination of needn't and don't have to .
  • It's like saying You don't have to have to take the jacket or You needn't need take the jacket .
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Newguest"You needn't have to take the jacket" - is this one also correct?
It's only correct in a sort of theoretical sense. There's no law against saying the same thing twice!
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I see Calif. Thank you!
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