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51have the wrong number — 1. tv. to be rong. (Have got can replace have.) □ Boy, do you have the wrong number! Get with it! □ You have missed the boat again. You have the wrong number! 2. tv. to be addressing the wrong person. (This use is in addition to the same… …
52have it both ways — let it go and still have it, have your cake... You can t be married and single. You can t have it both ways …
53have it both ways — to satisfy two opposing groups or opinions. Americans want to have it both ways, saying they strongly believe in certain principles while reserving the right not to apply them in difficult situations. Usage notes: often used in the form not have… …
54can — can1 modal verb (3rd singular present can; past could) 1》 be able to. ↘[with negative or in questions] used to express doubt or surprise: he can t have finished. ↘used to indicate that something is typically the case: he could be very… …
55Have — This one used to wind me up a treat in Texas. When we were in restaurants with friends, they would say to the waiter something like Can I get a refill . And the waiter would go and get them a refill. No no no that s completely wrong. It s Can I… …
56have it both ways — to want to have the benefit from two possibilities when you can only choose one You can t have it both ways, Paul. What s more important, your family or your job? …
57have one’s ass in a crack — tv. to be tranded in a very difficult or uncomfortable state of affairs. (Usually objectionable. Have got can replace have.) □ He’s got his ass in a crack and needs all the help he can get. □ Now he’s really got his ass in a crack and doesn’t… …
58have — verb 1) he had a new car Syn: possess, own, be in possession of, be the owner of; be blessed with, boast, enjoy; keep, retain, hold, occupy 2) the apartment has five rooms Syn: compr …
59have an ace up one’s sleeve — tv. to have something useful in reserve; to have a special trick available. (Have got can replace have.) □ I still have an ace up my sleeve that you don’t know about. □ I don’t have an ace up my sleeve. If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work …
60have it made — tv. to have succeeded; to be set for life. (Have got can replace have.) □ I have a good job and a nice little family. I have it made. □ He’s really got it made …
