here

The buck stops here.

something that you say in order to tell someone that you will take responsibility for a situation or problem. We carry out all the safety tests in this department, so the buck stops here.

See also: buck, stop

have had it (informal)

1. if you say that if something happens, someone has had it, you mean that they will die or they will fail in what they are trying to do. When they run out of ammunition, they've had it. The course is hard, and if you can't face that fact, you've had it.

2. to be tired or bored with what you are doing and decide to stop it. I've had it for today. Let's go home.

3. if something has had it, it is so damaged it cannot be repaired. I think this washing machine's had it.

See also: had

have had it (up to here) (informal)

to be so angry about something that you do not want to continue with it or even think about it any more. I've had it! From now on they can clear up their own mess. I've had it up to here with lawyers! (often + with)

See also: had

here goes nothing (American & Australian, informal)

something that you say just before you do something that you think will not be successful. Well, here goes nothing - let's see if I can pass the driving test.

See also: goes, nothing

here today, gone tomorrow

if something or someone is here today, gone tomorrow, they only exist or stay in one place for a short time. He had a string of girlfriends, but they were always here today, gone tomorrow.

See also: gone, tomorrow

neither here nor there

if a fact is neither here nor there, it is not important. Whether they go or not is neither here nor there as far as I'm concerned.

See also: neither, nor, there

We've got a right one here! (British & Australian, informal)

something that you say when you think someone is silly or stupid. We've got a right one here! This guy has forgotten to sign his letter.

See also: got, right

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from there to here

from that point or situation to this very different one. The special shopping service was very popular and really got us from there to here.

See also: from, there

have (just about) had it

1. to not be willing or able to continue doing something. We've been to three museums today and I've just about had it.

2. to fail to work. The vacuum cleaner just quit — I think it's had it.

Usage notes: usually said of something the no longer works because of too much use

See also: had

(right) here and now

in this place at this time. People will remember us because we're going to make a deal, not tomorrow or next week but right here and now.

then and there

See also: now

the here and now

the present. Jazz and hip-hop and gospel talk about the here and now in a way that everyone can understand.

See also: now

here and there

in different places. Towns are scattered here and there across this region of the country.

See also: there

here goes

I will now do this. I owe you an apology and an explanation, so here goes.

See also: goes

here someone goes again

what someone is saying or doing is something they often say or do. When the news came on, I thought, here we go again, another story about kids and guns and schools.

See also: again, goes

here goes nothing

I will now do this although it is unlikely to be successful. I've never tried sailing before. Here goes nothing.

See also: goes, nothing

here today, gone tomorrow

appearing or existing only for a short time. He had a string of girlfriends, but they were always here today, gone tomorrow.

See also: gone, tomorrow

here you goSee at: go about something/doing something

here you go

this is for you. Here you go. Have something to eat.

here's to someone

this is in honor of someone. So here's to you, Dave – happy fifteenth anniversary, and another fifteen more.

Usage notes: often said when making a toast a short speech honoring someone and followed by everyone present having a drink

look here

listen to what I am going to say. Look here, what kind of fool do you take me for?

Usage notes: usually used to show that you are angry or annoyed

See also: look

neither here nor there

not of any importance. Whether we take the train or drive is neither here nor there as far as I'm concerned.

See also: neither, nor, there

same here

I agree. “I thought that movie was awful.” “Same here.”

See also: same