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Definition have had it in British English

have had it phrase

phrase
1

if someone has had it, they are in serious trouble, or they are going to fail

Example

If the boss hears what you've been doing, you've had it.

Example

When they scored that second goal, I knew we'd had it.

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2

if something has had it, it cannot be used any longer because it is in such bad condition

Example

I'm afraid my old bike's just about had it.

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3

to be so annoyed with someone or something that you do not want to be involved with them any longer

Example

He says he's had it with politics.

Example

I've had it up to here with Kevin - he never stops complaining.

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Definition have had it in British English