have it

phrase

: assert, claim
Rumor has it that he's leaving.

Examples of have it in a Sentence

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Many of my keyboards, mice, and charging devices all have it. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Low-income renters can get a window unit, while landlords can apply for government funding to install air conditioning in their properties that didn’t have it. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026 Luckily, Willis appears to have it, much to the delight of his teammates. — Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 School officials said many campuses lack air conditioning or have it only in specific rooms, such as computer labs and media centers. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have it

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of have it was in 1709

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have it
have it coming (to one)
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“Have it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20it. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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