have a finger in
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
have a fit
to become extremely angry or upset
have a gas
to enjoy oneself very much
have a good one
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a good time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a good time of it
Enjoy a situation or experience
have a hand in
to be involved in something
have a handle on
To have control or understanding of something
have a hard time
Experience difficulty or struggle
have a hard time of it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a head for
have a natural ability or talent for something
have a heart
Show sympathy or kindness
have a jag on
to go on a drinking spree
have a laugh
to enjoy oneself and have fun
have a mind of one's own
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a moment
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a mountain to climb
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a pair
to have two of something, especially testicles
have a poor time of it
Experience difficulties or hardships
have a quiet word
to speak privately with someone
have a rough time of it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a say
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a seat
Sit down, usually as a sign of welcome or invitation
have a snootful
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a stab
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a tantrum
To have a sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger or frustration
have a thin time of it
to experience difficulties or hardships
have a tiger by the tail
to control something powerful and difficult to manage
have a time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a time of it
experience difficulty or trouble
have a way with
have a natural talent for dealing with someone or something
have a whale of a time
To have a very enjoyable and exciting experience
have a word
to have a conversation or discussion
have a word in someone's ear
to speak privately with someone
have a word with oneself
To think or talk to oneself
have an accident
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have an easy time of it
To experience something with little or no difficulty
have another thing coming
To be greatly mistaken about something
have another think coming
To be mistaken or misinformed about something
have at
to attack or criticize someone or something
have bats in one's belfry
To be eccentric or crazy
have been around
have a lot of experience
have blood on one's hands
be responsible for someone's death or harm
have done with
to finish or stop doing something
have fingers made of lime-twigs
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have fun with Dick and Jane
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have got
possess or have something
have green fingers
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have had it
be extremely frustrated or annoyed
have had it up to here
be extremely frustrated or annoyed
have had one's chips
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have in mind
To intend or plan something
have it all
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have it coming
deserve punishment or criticism
have it going on
To have a strong personality or be very attractive
have it in one
possess a particular quality or talent to a high degree
have it large
To enjoy oneself excessively or wildly
have it made
be very successful or have a secure future
have it your way
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have its moments
be occasionally enjoyable or interesting