How to Pronounce "have nothing on"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈnəθɪŋ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
HAV NUTH-ing ON
hæv/ /nˈʌθɪŋ/ /ˈɒn
hav NUTH-ing ON
Definition
'Have nothing on' is an expression with two main meanings: (1) to be wearing no clothes, or (2) to be inferior to someone or something, meaning the other is better in some way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈnəθɪŋ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
hæv/ /nˈʌθɪŋ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV NUTH-ing ON
UK
hav NUTH-ing ON
Listen in Context
The baby has nothing on.
This phone has nothing on the new model.
He has nothing on his feet.
Honestly, last year's movie has nothing on this one—it's so much better!