Have a/some nerve In english explanation

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

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-06-11 04:06

Meaning of Have a/some nerve

Have a/some nerve American British informal

To do something daringly, impudently, and maybe upset other people

Jordan has some nerve, he blames Robert for mishaps whenever they occur.

Wow, they've had a nerve when criticizing the manager for coming late.

It's an important secret of our restaurant, you have some nerve asking for the recipe of this delicious dish.

Grammar and Usage of Have a/some nerve

Verb Forms

  • have a/some nerve
  • has a/some nerve
  • had a/some nerve
  • having a/some nerve

The verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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