have had it

phrase

1
: to have had or have done all one is going to be allowed to
He's been cheating me for years but now he's had it.
2
: to have experienced, endured, or suffered all one can
Her old beater has finally had it.

Examples of have had it in a Sentence

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That’s not to say that Pinhook Bourbon, which was founded by Sean Josephs in 2010, has had it any worse than any other whiskey brand. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 He's put it on display, nicknamed it Dack, and, despite Cornell's denial, claims to have had it DNA tested. Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of have had it was in 1941

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“Have had it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20had%20it. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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