have (some) bearing on something

have (some) bearing on something
have (some) bearing on something
to have relevance to something. (Note the use of

no

and

any

in the negative.) •

I know something that has some bearing on the issue you are discussing.

This has no bearing on anything that will happen today.

This doesn't have any bearing on all that.

What bearing does John's decision have on the situation?


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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