Phrasal Verbs - To Have

PHRASALVERBS TO HAVE

The verb “to have” has many different uses. Generally, we use this verb to describe possession. For example, “I have three houses.” Now let’s see some phrasal verbs with the verb “to have”.

Have (got) it in for someone To really hate someone, and to want to hurt and destroy that person Have (got) something against someone To hate someone for a particular reason

They have sent me on six business trips, and moved my office desk three times this month for no apparent reason. They really have it in for me.

The doctor said I should have a few days off because I’m sick.

Have off (days from work) To take a holiday from work either for personal reasons, or because you are sick

“I’m sorry honey but dinner tonight is out of the question. I have too much on. Next week, perhaps. What is it with you foxes? Do you have something against us? Oh no, it’s nothing personal. I’m just hungry.

Have someone on To play a trick on someone; to try to trick someone in order to get something from that person, or to humiliate them I’m not touching that cheese. I think they’re having me on.

Have it out with someone To resolve a problem by talking to someone

Have (got) a lot on To be very busy This is just too much. Last week baby Gary took my Barbie doll, and now he’s taken my Action Man. I’m going to have it out with him.

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