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have other ideas

idiom
Meaning

To do something different from what is proposed or expected.


Examples
SIMPLE

I wanted to walk, but my dog had other ideas.

CONTEXTUAL

We planned a quiet evening at home, but our energetic friends had other ideas and insisted on going out.

COMPLEX

The architect proposed a minimalist design, yet the client clearly had other ideas, demanding an ornate and elaborate structure instead.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    all the gear and no idea

    Having high-quality, expensive equipment for a risky or difficult activity, without any of the requisite knowledge.

  2. 02

    buck up one's ideas

    to pull one's socks up

Last updated April 17, 2026