have something to do with

NOUN

[/hæv ˈsʌmθɪŋ tu du wɪθ/]

to be connected with or related to something

💡 Concept

The missing cookies have something to do with the kid hiding behind the curtain.

🎵 Rhyme

This something new - what to do? It must have something to do with the case!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/hæv ˈsʌmθɪŋ tu du wɪθ/

🇬🇧 UK/hæv ˈsʌmθɪŋ tə duː wɪð/

🌳Etymology

Origin

This phrase combines 'have' from Old English 'habban' (to possess) with 'do' to express a connection or relationship with something. It evolved from literal possession to indicate association or involvement, becoming a colloquial expression in everyday speech for describing relevance or connection.

Breakdown

have (to possess, from Old English habban) + something (an unspecified thing) + to do with (to be connected or associated with), literally meaning 'to have a connection with something.'

🎵Rhyme

something newwhat to dothrough and through

something new

what to do

through and through

🔗Collocations

have nothing to do with

have a lot to do with

have little to do with

have everything to do with

might have to do with

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My bad mood has nothing to do with you - I just ran out of coffee this morning.”

😄 Fun example

“Does your success have something to do with your lucky socks?”

“The traffic jam has something to do with the concert tonight.”

😄 Fun example

“I think her weird behavior has something to do with watching too many zombie movies.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

be related tobe connected withbe associated withbe linked toconcern

Antonyms

be unrelated tohave nothing to do withbe independent of

involverelateconcernconnectassociate

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have something to do with — to be connected with or related to something

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