have it out

Idioms and Phrases

Settle decisively, especially in an argument or discussion. For example, “I shall double-lock myself in with him and have it out before I die” (Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby , 1839). [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

My mistake, I suppose, was in being bullied by the record company to have it out as a properly paid-for Pink Floyd record.

From Los Angeles Times

Big Toaster might have it out for me if enough readers follow in my footsteps.

From Salon

“Bottle it up and have it out here every day this week and find a way to just not have that feeling.”

From Los Angeles Times

"When I go and you have it out around the corner, that is the problem," he said.

From BBC

During their chat, Bannon made mention of how Democrats raised $10m against her since her 2022 race, mostly from the ski town of Aspen, and she expressed a belief that the switch will better the odds for a conservative candidate such as herself, adding that even celebrities have it out for her.

From Salon

Related Words

• argue
• bicker
• break with
• carp
• complain
• differ
• fall out
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• tangle
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