have no business
The phrase "have no business" is commonly used in English to indicate a lack of right, authority, or appropriateness in a given situation.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To lack the right or authority to do something.
Example
- You have no business being in this room.
B2General
(common)To be inappropriately involved in a situation or activity.
Example
- She has no business interfering in their argument.
C1General
(informal)To express that something surprising or unexpected should not be happening.
Example
- This old car has no business running so smoothly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "have no business":
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