Have the time of one’s life
To have a very good time.We had the time of our life at the party last night.
Have the right-of-way
To have the right to go before another car or turn before another car turns.The small car had the right-of-way but it was hit by the large truck... Read more →
Have the right to do something
To have the freedom to do something.The apartment manager does not have the right to tell the tenants when they must leave the building.
Have the presence of mind to (do something)
To have the calmness and ability to act sensibly in a difficult situation.My aunt had the presence of mind to write a will before she passed... Read more →
Have the Midas touch
To have the ability to make money easily.My uncle has the Midas touch and he can make money easily.
Have the makings of (something)
To possess the qualities that are needed for something.The new soccer player has the makings of a great star.
Have the last laugh
To make someone seem foolish for laughing at you first.I had the last laugh when I went home early while everyone else had to work late.
Have the inside track
To have an advantage (if you have the inside track while running in a race you have an advantage).I had the inside track when I applied for the... Read more →
Have the gall to (do something)
To be arrogant enough to do something.The woman had the gall to ask me to be quiet after she had been talking loudly for an hour.
Have the floor
To have permission to speak in a meeting.The president had the floor for almost an hour during the meeting.