have in common

IPA/hav ɪn kˈɒmən/
IPA/hæv ɪn kˈɑːmən/

have in common — idiom

1. if two or more people or groups share the same interest, experience, or quality

1.慣用語A2
釋義

if two or more people or groups share the same interest, experience, or quality

例句

Niran and his younger sister have a love of classical music in common.

have + [something] + in common — shared interest

Although they work in different fields, Marco and Layla have a lot in common.

have a lot in common — quantity modifier

同義詞
  • share

    simpler alternative for describing common interests or qualities, e.g. 'we share a passion for cooking'

文法句型

have + [something] + in common

have + [something] + in common + with + [someone/something]

用法筆記

The phrase always requires an object between 'have' and 'in common' — use a determiner (a lot, very little, nothing, something, this) or a noun phrase. Subject is usually plural (two or more people or things), or singular followed by 'with'.

常見錯誤

❌We have in common a love of music.
✅We have a love of music in common.
💡the shared element must go between 'have' and 'in common'.