have (oneself) (something)
To enjoy or indulge in something. I'm going to sit down in the shade and have myself a cold glass of lemonade. All I want to do is go home and have myself a nice, relaxing bubble bath. No, we still had ourselves a lovely time, in spite of the rain.
have an edge on
slang To be drunk. Do you remember last night at the bar at all? You really had an edge on. Yikes, I must have had an edge on if I did karaoke at the bar! Order another round. Once we have an edge on, we'll forget our stupid ex-boyfriends even exist!
have an edge on (someone or something)
To have an advantage over someone or something; to be in a more favorable position than someone or something else. I think I have an edge on her in the race because I've been training so much harder. I've been preparing for this debate for weeks so that I have an edge on my opponent. But we have an edge on all the other companies out there—our vast resources. That's how we ensure we have the best and most up-to-date information.
have an/the edge over (someone or something)
To have an advantage over one. I've been preparing for this debate for weeks so that I have the edge over my opponent. Now that we have George, I think we definitely have the edge over the other team. But we have an edge over all the other companies out there—our vast resources. That's how we ensure we have the best and most up-to-date information.
have the edge on (someone or something)
To have an advantage over someone or something. I've been preparing for this debate for weeks so that I have the edge on my opponent. Now that we have George, I think we definitely have the edge on the other team. But we have the edge on all the other companies out there—our vast resources. That's how we ensure we have the best and most up-to-date information.
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have
(someone) by the balls Vulgar Slang To have control over someone; have someone at one's mercy.
have
/have got (someone's) back To protect or shield someone from harm, loss, or danger.
have
/have got it all over To be much better than (someone) at a particular endeavor.
have
/have got it in (one) To have the capacity or disposition to (to do something).
have
/have got it in for To act in a hostile manner toward or intend to harm (someone), especially because of a grudge.
have
/have got nothing on (someone)1. To fail to be equal or superior to (someone) in a particular way.
2. To know or be able to prove information regarding (someone).
have
/keep (one's) nose to the grindstone To work hard and steadily.
have
/keep (one's) fingers crossed To hope for a successful or advantageous outcome.
have
/keep (one's) wits about (one) To remain alert or calm, especially in a crisis.
have
/keep an ear to the ground To be on the watch for new trends or information.
have
/speak with a forked tongue To speak deceitfully; prevaricate or lie.
have
/take a whack at Informal To try out; attempt.
have
/take pity on To show compassion for.
have
/take the bit in one's teeth To be uncontrollable; cast off restraint.
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