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have one's head readTo have one's mental health assessed, to receive a psychiatric examination.Rate it:

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have one's head up one's assTo be oblivious to the real state of things, from either stupidity or stubbornness.Rate it:

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have one's heart in the right placeTo have good intentions.Rate it:

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have one's heart set onTo want or desire deeply, regardless of practicality or rationality.Rate it:

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have one's mind about oneTo be composed or lucid.Rate it:

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have one's momentsTo experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.Rate it:

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have one's name on itTo be reserved for someone.Rate it:

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have one's name takenTo receive a yellow cardRate it:

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have one's number on itTe be destined for someone.Rate it:

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have one's wayTo achieve a desired or natural result.Rate it:

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have one's wayTo have sexual intercourse with, especially without the consent of one's partner.Rate it:

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have one's wayTo obtain the circumstances one wishes for; to do what one wishes to do, or to have others do what one wishes them to do.Rate it:

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have one's way withTo engage in sexual intercourse with, especially without the consent of one's partner.Rate it:

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have one's wicked wayTo have sexual intercourse.Rate it:

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have one's wits about oneTo remain calm, composed, or aware.Rate it:

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have one's work cut out for oneTo face a large task or project.Rate it:

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have other fish to fryC. 1710, Jonathan Swift, The Journal to Stella, ch. 2, Letter 15.Rate it:

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have other fish to fryTo have more important things to do.Rate it:

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have second thoughtsTo change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.Rate it:

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have seen one's dayTo be at the point in a life cycle or career of no longer being useful or effective; to be worn-out.Rate it:

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have seen this movieTo have experienced a situation which is the same as or similar to the current situation, especially with a sense of the unpleasantness or tiresomeness of the recurring situation.Rate it:

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have someone by the ballsTo exercise total control over someone.Rate it:

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have someone by the short and curliesto exercise total control over someone.Rate it:

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have someone by the short hairsTo have someone in a difficult situation in which he or she is without alternatives and can be controlled.Rate it:

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have someone goingTo cause someone to be excited, aroused, or upset.Rate it:

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have someone goingTo temporarily convince someone of a falsehood.Rate it:

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have someone goingUsed other than as an idiom: See have, go.Rate it:

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have someone on toastTo have somebody in one's power, or in a compromising or helpless position.Rate it:

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have someone's backTo be prepared and willing to support or defend (someone).Rate it:

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have someone's backto always be ready to support, protect or help someoneRate it:

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have someone's blood on one's headTo be responsible for someone's death, pain, or misfortune.Rate it:

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have someone's guts for gartersTo reprimand severely.Rate it:

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have someone's hideTo punish or subdue someone.Rate it:

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have someone's numberTo understand a person's character, capabilities, or situation.Rate it:

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have something down patTo know something or be able to do something perfectly. Be perfect master of something.Rate it:

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have something to eatTo eat anything.Rate it:

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have the biscuitTo be of no further use; to be near death.Rate it:

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have the bluesTo be depressed, to have a low morale.Rate it:

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have the floorTo have permission or time to speak, especially in a formal situation.Rate it:

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have the foggiestTo know, understand or have a clue.Rate it:

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have the goodsHighly capable, skilled, proficient, or qualified in a particular pursuit or activity; possessing the necessary talents, abilities, experience, or resources to excel at something at a high level Not to be confused with ‘have the goods on’Rate it:

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have the hots forTo be attracted (sexually or romantically) to (someone).Rate it:

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have the last laughTo be vindicated; to triumph despite predicted failure; to find success after defeat or setback.Rate it:

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have the run ofTo have permission or freedom to move around throughout an area or to use something at will.Rate it:

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have the tiger by the tailTo be in a difficult or dangerous situation in which one ideally should not remain, but from which one cannot withdraw.Rate it:

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have the time of one's lifeTo enjoy oneself more than ever before.Rate it:

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have the time of one's lifeTo enjoy oneself immensely.Rate it:

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have the time of your lifeThe experience, situation, developments, surprises, unexpected legacy, unusual positive actions from your friends, relatives, employers.Rate it:

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have the wind upTo be frightened or disturbed.Rate it:

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have the wolf by the earTo be in a difficult situation - a dangerous situation from which one cannot disengage, but in which one cannot safely remain.Rate it:

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