Have designs on
Contrive a secret plot or scheme, especially with selfish motives. For example, I think he has designs on my job, or Mary has designs on her sister’s boyfriend. This term uses design in the sense of “a crafty plan,” a usage dating from about 1700.
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- Have dibs on
verb phrase To have a claim or option on: No, sorry. This guy has dibs on me (1930s+) Have a first claim on something, as in If you don’t want it, I have dibs on the next available apartment. This term was originally schoolyard slang. [ c. 1930 ]
- Have eyes for
verb phrase To desire; wish for; have a lech for someone or something: But the chick who has eyes for some cat would be uncool if she told him so directly/ Then suddenly she finds out he’s got eyes for another woman (1810+)
- Have fits
see: have a fit
- Have game
verb phrase to have high skills; also, to bring spirit and heart into an activity Examples Sam scored a 70 on the course today. She has game! Usage Note slang verb phrase To have high skills; also, to bring spirit and heart into an activity: his dunking showed he still has game
- Have going for one
Have in one’s favor or of benefit to one. For example, They have enough going for them that their new store should be a success, or Mary is very talented; she has a lot going for her. [ Mid-1900s ] Also see: have a good thing going