have it away
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To have sexual intercourse.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I went into his office and found him having it away with his secretary.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To escape from prison.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To steal or take in a robbery.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “have it away” mean?
To have sexual intercourse.
Is “have it away” formal or informal?
have it away is generally informal.