have it

phrase

: assert, claim
Rumor has it that he's leaving.

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Wall Street can’t have it both ways The bear case deserves to be taken seriously. — Isabella Gao, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 That said, even if a tool isn’t required for a particular task, that doesn’t mean that some home cooks don’t still prefer to have it on-hand. — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026 Power, pitching, speed, defense – the Rays have it all, bringing together a team missing big stars (minus slugger Junior Caminero) but putting up a high win total. — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Many of my keyboards, mice, and charging devices all have it. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have it

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of have it was in 1709

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have issues
have it
have it coming (to one)
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“Have it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20it. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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