have issues
idiom
informal
1
: to have problems that make one unhappy and difficult to deal with
He seemed nice enough at first, but it turns out he has (a lot of) issues.
She has serious anger issues.
2
: to have reasons for disliking someone or something : to disagree with or disapprove of someone or something
—+ with
I have some issues with his behavior.
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The Dolphins are expected to have issues on the offensive line, RB De'Von Achane and WR Tyreek Hill are both dealing with injuries, and the Miami secondary has already lost multiple key pieces for the season.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Electric cars cost more to replace, are more expensive to repair, and are more likely to have issues that lead to insurance claims, the report said.
—The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Ironically, Andrew also seems to have issues with Prince Harry.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2025
Some people may not have issues using turmeric soap on their face or other parts of their bodies.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Electric cars cost more to replace, are more expensive to repair, and are more likely to have issues that lead to insurance claims, the report said.
—The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Ironically, Andrew also seems to have issues with Prince Harry.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2025
Some people may not have issues using turmeric soap on their face or other parts of their bodies.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for have issues
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“Have issues.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20issues. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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