have (something) made
To hire someone to make or prepare something specially for one. She must have had a fancy gown like that made for the gala. Basketball players must have suits made for them, right? I mean, how can you shop off the rack when you're that tall? A: "With your narrow feet, you'd be better off having a pair of heels made for you." B: "Yeah, maybe then I'd be able to walk without stepping out of them!"
have it made
To be in a comfortable situation or to be very likely to have success. Living in that big house, earning a nice passive income—they have it made. As the CEO's daughter, you have it made—they'll give you any job you want in the company! Do not give him money, Mom! Rich is always convinced he has it made with his latest invention—and they always fail.
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have it made
and have got it madeto have succeeded; to be set for life. I have a good job and a nice little family. I have it made. He's really got it made since he won the lottery.
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have it made
Be sure of success; also, have achieved success. For example, Since he knows all the important people, John has it made, or Karen was accepted every place she applied-she has it made. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]
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have (got) it made
be in a position where success or prosperity is certain. informal 2003 Clint McInnes Gone Wylde: A Journey of Discovery The secret to success in life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made.
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have it ˈmade
(informal) be sure of success; have everything that you want: With his brains and energy, he’s got it made. ♢ A good job, a beautiful house, lovely children: she’s really got it made.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
have it made
tv. to have succeeded; to be set for life. (Have got can replace have.) I have a good job and a nice little family. I have it made.
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