Have a monopoly on (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have a monopoly on (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-05-21 10:05

Meaning of Have a monopoly on (something)

Have a monopoly on (something) phrase

To have or possess something that no one else has.

 

The United States used to have a monopoly on atomic bombs.

He acted as if he had a monopoly on strength.

Gazprom, the world’s largest natural gas producer, has a monopoly on Russia’s network of pipelines to Europe.

Grammar and Usage of Have a monopoly on (something)

Verb Forms

  • has a monopoly on (something)
  • had a monopoly on (something)

This phrase is usually used in simple present tense.
 

Origin of Have a monopoly on (something)

This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the noun "monopoly".
 

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