have it in for
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Meaning · English
To be very angry with; to have a grudge against; to intend revenge against.
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
My boss must really have it in for me; that was the third lecture this week!
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).
Common questions
What does “have it in for” mean?
To be very angry with; to have a grudge against; to intend revenge against.
Is “have it in for” formal or informal?
have it in for is generally colloquial.