have one's name taken
be in trouble or punished
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
have one's name written all over
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have one's number on it
be destined for something, usually bad
have one's shit together
Be organized and in control of one's life or situation
have one's way
To get what one wants or achieve one's goal
have one's way with
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have one's wig snatched
be thoroughly embarrassed or defeated
have one's wits about one
Be mentally alert and able to think clearly
have one's work cut out for one
face a challenging task that requires a lot of effort
have other fish to fry
Have more important things to do
have other ideas
to disagree or have different plans
have second thoughts
To reconsider or doubt a decision
have seen one's day
be past one's prime or best period
have seen one's last gum tree
to be dying or near death
have seen this movie
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have several seats
to be completely wrong or out of line
have someone by the balls
have complete control over someone
have someone by the short and curlies
have complete control over someone
have someone by the short hairs
have complete control over someone
have someone on toast
To have a great advantage over someone
have someone's back
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have someone's blood on one's head
be responsible for someone's death or harm
have someone's guts for garters
to be extremely angry with someone
have someone's head
to completely understand or know someone's thoughts
have someone's hide
to punish or scold someone severely
have someone's number
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have something over with
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have something to show for something
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have the ball in one's court
To have the responsibility or opportunity to act or make a decision
have the biscuit
To have the best or most desirable thing
have the blues
feel sad or depressed
have the floor
have the right to speak in a meeting or gathering
have the last laugh
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have the law of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have the right time
to enjoy oneself and have a good time
have the tiger by the tail
to control a difficult or dangerous situation
have the wind up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have the wolf by the ear
To have a problem or situation under control but with difficulty
have the world by the tail
To have everything under control and be very successful
have time on one's hands
To have extra time available with no urgent tasks
have time on one's side
Have an advantage due to a lack of time pressure
have truck with
to have dealings or association with someone
have up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have Van Gogh's ear for music
to have no musical talent
have words
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hazard a guess
make an educated guess
hazard creep
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
he or she
Used to refer to a person without specifying their gender
he that goes a-borrowing, goes a-sorrowing
Borrowing money often leads to trouble and regret
he who can, does; he who cannot, teaches
Those who are capable do, while those who are not teach others.
he who hesitates is lost
Delayed action can lead to missed opportunities
He who knows does not speak. He who speaks does not know – Laozi, Chinese philosopher (604 BC – c. 531 BC)
Those who truly understand something rarely talk about it
he who laughs last laughs longest
Final success or victory often belongs to the one who waits patiently
he who lives by the sword, dies by the sword
Those who use violence will be destroyed by violence
He who loves the world as his body may be entrusted with the empire – Laozi, Chinese philosopher (604 BC – c. 531 BC)
One who loves and cares for the world like their own body can be trusted with great responsibility
he who makes a beast out of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man
Giving in to base desires can be an escape from life's troubles.
he who pays the piper calls the tune
The person who provides the funding has control over the project or situation.
He who sups with the Devil should have a long spoon
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
head and shoulders
significantly better or more advanced
head for the hills
to quickly leave or escape a place
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