Have an out
To have an excuse.The teacher asked me to do my presentation tomorrow but I have an out and do not have to do it. I will go to the doctor... Read more →
Have an open mind
To be mentally flexible.Our boss has an open mind and is happy to hear new ideas.
Have an itch to (do something)
To have a desire to do something.I have an itch to go fishing this summer.
Have an in with (someone)
To have a way to request a special favor from someone.The woman has an in with her boss and can easily get time off.
Have an eye for (something)
To have good taste in something, to be able to judge something correctly.The girl has an eye for nice furniture and her apartment is absolutely... Read more →
Have an edge on/over (someone or something)
To have an advantage over someone or something.Our team has an edge over the other teams to win the high school football championship.
Have an ear for
To have the ability to learn music or languages. My cousin has an ear for music and is a very good musician.
Have an ax to grind (with someone)
To have something to complain about.My coworker has an ax to grind with our boss and he is always complaining.
Have an ace up one’s sleeve
To have something that you can use to gain an advantage (in a card game the ace is often the most valuable card and a cheater could have an ace... Read more →
Have an accident
To experience something that was not intended.I had an accident on my way to work this morning.