have it knocked

have it knocked

To know that something will be successful. Well, I have it knocked if my biggest rival isn't going to be running in the race. As the CEO's daughter, you have it knocked—they'll give you any job you want in the company! Do not give him money, Mom! Rich is always convinced he has it knocked with his latest invention—and they always fail.

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have it knocked

Slang

To be certain of success: "He knew he had it knocked after he saw a rough cut of Chinatown" (Time).

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