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Meaning of have other ideas | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To do something different from what is proposed or expected.

idiomatic

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

have out have over have reason have respect of persons have second thoughts have seen better days