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  • 111have got what it takes — have (got) what it takes ► to have the necessary qualities or abilities to do something: »Have you got what it takes to be in charge of a department? »If you don t have what it takes, you re not going to last long. Main Entry: ↑take …

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  • 112have what it takes — have (got) what it takes ► to have the necessary qualities or abilities to do something: »Have you got what it takes to be in charge of a department? »If you don t have what it takes, you re not going to last long. Main Entry: ↑take …

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  • 113have the floor — have/take the floor ► MEETINGS to have the right to speak or to start to speak in a meeting: »Excuse me, I have the floor and have the right to be listened to. Main Entry: ↑floor …

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  • 114have/take the floor — ► MEETINGS to have the right to speak or to start to speak in a meeting: »Excuse me, I have the floor and have the right to be listened to. Main Entry: ↑floor …

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  • 115have the inside track — ► to have a special position within an organization, or a special relationship with a person, that gives you advantages or information that other people do not have : »She is said by analysts to have the inside track on how the industry works.… …

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  • 116have a screw loose — {v. phr,}, {slang} To act in a strange way; to be foolish. * /Now I know he has a screw loose he stole a police car this time./ * /He was a smart man but had a screw loose and people thought him odd./ …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 117have a sweet tooth — {v. phr.} To be excessively fond of dessert items, such as ice cream, pies, etc. * /Jill has a sweet tooth; she always orders apple pie after a meal in a restaurant./ …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 118have been around — {v. phr.}, {informal} Have been to many places and done many things; know people; have experience and be able to take care of yourself. * /Uncle Willie is an old sailor and has really been around./ * /Betty likes to go out with Jerry, because he… …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 119have kittens — {v. phr.}, {slang} To become very much worried or upset. * /Mrs. Jones was having kittens because if was very late and Susan wasn t home yet./ Compare: HAVE A FIT …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 120have one's hand in the till — See: ROB THE TILL …

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