| have an ax to grind |
to have a personal motive in pursuing something. |
| have a thin skin |
to be very sensitive to criticism. |
| have a whack at |
(informal) to attempt (a task or action); try. |
| have done with |
to have no further relationship or connection with; end. |
| have fun |
to enjoy oneself, usually while doing something purely for pleasure or entertainment rather than while doing something that requires effort. |
| have got |
(present tense only) to own; possess. |
| have got to |
(present tense only) have to; must. |
| haven |
a ship's anchorage; harbor or port. [3 definitions] |
| have-not |
(usu. pl.) one who is without wealth and other elements of financial security. |
| haven't |
contracted form of "have not". |
| have one's ear to the ground |
to pay attention to or be aware of upcoming ideas and events. |
| have one's fingers crossed |
to hope for a good outcome. |
| have one's head on the chopping block |
to take, or be subject to, a great risk, as of being severely criticized or fired. |
| have one's wits about one |
to stay alert and watchful. |
| have pity on |
to treat mercifully or help because of pity. |
| haversack |
a strong bag with a single strap, usu. worn over one shoulder and used to carry food or supplies. |
| have (something) down pat |
(informal) to have learned something thoroughly. |
| have something on the brain |
to be preoccupied with. |
| have sternway on |
of a vessel, to move backward. |
| have to |
to have the necessity to do something; be required to; must. [2 definitions] |
| have to do with |
to be about or be connected with something. |