Have (something) hanging over one’s head
To have something worrying one.I want to finish my final essay so that I do not have it hanging over my head.
Have a lot on one’s plate
To have many things to do or deal with, to be busy with many different activities.The young woman has a lot on her plate at the moment and is... Read more →
Have a lot on one’s mind
To have many things to worry about.The young woman has a lot on her mind with her new job and her new boyfriend.
Have a lot of promise
To have a good future ahead .The young race horse has a lot of promise and should be a winner in the future.
Have a lot going (for one)
To have many things working to one's benefit.The woman has a lot going for her and should do well at her job.
Have a leg up on (someone)
To have an advantage in your job or education because someone gives you help or money.The boy went to summer school which should give him a leg... Read more →
(not) have a leg to stand on
To have no support for your position or opinion, to have no excuse or evidence for something.The criminal does not have a leg to stand on in his... Read more →
Have a lead foot
To drive too fast.My friend has a lead foot and he has received many speeding tickets.
Have a keen interest in (someone or something)
To be very interested in someone or something.I have always had a keen interest in hiking and camping.
Have a hunch about (something)
To have a feeling that something will or should happen.I have a hunch that my friend will not come to meet me.