“have something”

The following 5 entries include the term have something.

have (something) (all) to oneself

idiom

used to say that one is the only one who is using something or who is in a place

have (something) back

idiom

: to receive (something) that is returned or restored

have (something) going for one

idiom

: to have a talent, skill, etc., that helps one

have (something) to spare

idiom

used to indicate whether someone has more than enough of (something)

have (something) written all over it

idiom

: to show a certain characteristic very clearly


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