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+)

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  • 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

  • Have got to

    see: have to

  • Have had enough

    Want no more of something, as in I’ve had enough of their quarreling. This phrase uses enough in the sense of “an adequate amount,” which is intended ironically to mean “a more than sufficient amount.” [ c. 1700 ] For synonyms, see have had it, def. 1.


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