have something to do with something

have something to do with something
be/​have something to do with something phrase
used for saying that something is related to something else, especially when you do not know or do not give the exact details

I can’t always open my emails – it has something to do with the type of attachment they come with.

Thesaurus: to be connected with or related to somethingsynonym
Main entry: something

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • have something in common with something — have something in common (with something) phrase to have the same features as something else This area obviously has a lot in common with other inner city areas. Thesaurus: to be similar to, or the same as, something or someonesynonym Main entry …   Useful english dictionary

  • have something in common with something — have (something) in common (with (someone/something)) to share interests or characteristics. What these very old objects have in common is that they were all stolen and smuggled out of the country. What does the new model have in common with… …   New idioms dictionary

  • have something on — {v. phr.}, {informal} To have information or proof that someone did something wrong. * /Mr. Jones didn t want to run for office because he knew the opponents had something on him./ * /Mr. Smith keeps paying blackmail to a man who has something on …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • have something on — {v. phr.}, {informal} To have information or proof that someone did something wrong. * /Mr. Jones didn t want to run for office because he knew the opponents had something on him./ * /Mr. Smith keeps paying blackmail to a man who has something on …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • have something going with someone — have something going with (someone) informal, informal if you have something going with someone, you are having a sexual relationship with them. She had something going with a guy on the staff. Larry s obviously had a thing going with her for… …   New idioms dictionary

  • have something going with — (someone) informal, informal if you have something going with someone, you are having a sexual relationship with them. She had something going with a guy on the staff. Larry s obviously had a thing going with her for several months now …   New idioms dictionary

  • have something in common with someone — have (something) in common (with (someone/something)) to share interests or characteristics. What these very old objects have in common is that they were all stolen and smuggled out of the country. What does the new model have in common with… …   New idioms dictionary

  • have something in common with — have (something) in common (with (someone/something)) to share interests or characteristics. What these very old objects have in common is that they were all stolen and smuggled out of the country. What does the new model have in common with… …   New idioms dictionary

  • have (something) in common — (with (someone/something)) to share interests or characteristics. What these very old objects have in common is that they were all stolen and smuggled out of the country. What does the new model have in common with earlier versions? Usage notes:… …   New idioms dictionary

  • have nothing to do with something — have nothing to do with (someone/something) to not involve someone or something. This argument has nothing to do with me. Most of the provisions of the new law have nothing to do with terrorism. She s from a small town, but that has nothing to do …   New idioms dictionary

  • have something to say about something — have something to say to someone/about something/ phrase to be angry with someone or about something ‘Uh oh,’ said Jimmy. ‘Mum’s going to have something to say to you.’ The boss will have something to say about this. Thesaurus: to be, or to… …   Useful english dictionary

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