have one too many
become slightly drunk
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have had it
be in a very poor condition
be beyond repair or past its best
be extremely tired
have lost all chance of survival
be unable to tolerate someone or something any longer – informal
have it away = have it away on your toes
leave quickly - British informal
have it both ways
benefit from two incompatible ways of thinking or behaving
1998 - New Scientist - It is only now dawning on the legislators that they cannot have it both ways - that cleanliness and ecological friendliness are incompatible.
got it in for = have it in for
have a particular dislike of someone and behave in a hostile manner towards them – informal
have it in you to do something = got it in you to do something
have the capacity or potential to do something – informal
have it out with someone
attempt to resolve a contentious matter by confronting someone and engaging in a frank discussion or argument – informal
got nothing on someone = have nothing on someone = got nothing on something = have nothing on something
be not nearly as good as someone or something, especially in a particular respect
1998 - Barbara Kingsolver - The Poisonwood Bible - Those glassy museum stares have got nothing on you, my uncaptured favorite child, wild as the day is long.
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