have at

verb

1. archaic.
   intr, preposition to make an opening attack on, esp in fencing

Idioms and Phrases

Attack; also, make an attempt at. For example, Urging the dog on, he said , “ Go on, Rover, have at him ,” or It's time to have at straightening out these files . [Late 1300s]

Example Sentences

But, "political and partisan conflicts between the president and senators have at times produced dramatic fights over cabinet nominees and led to their ultimate withdrawal or rejection," the Senate's historical website notes.

From BBC

More than 3,900 students - 38% of the total college population at Leeds City - have at least one form of bespoke exam arrangements.

From BBC

“I view us right now as we have at least eight starters,” Cronin said, “so I can pick and choose who I’m going to start, but during the game they’re all going to play.”

From Los Angeles Times

The anti-abortion movement clung to him nonetheless, because it understood the truth: Personnel is policy, and Trump will staff the entire executive branch with people who believe that abortion is murder and seek to end it with whatever tools they have at their disposal.

From Slate

In the first few hours of coverage of the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump it appeared that viewers would have at least one more day of red, white and blue graphics whooshing across their screens.

From Los Angeles Times

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