have it made

Idioms and Phrases

Be sure of success; also, have achieved success. For example, Since he knows all the important people, John has it made , or Karen was accepted every place she applied—she has it made . [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

“Every time I would go into the bathroom, I would feel horrible because I would see a toothbrush holder for a life that I thought I was going to have. It made me feel so much shame and guilt, and all of those other feelings that come with divorce,” Howell said.

From Seattle Times

On open-pasture farms around the country, egg-laying hens seem to have it made: an open door offers access into fresh air beyond.

From National Geographic

“It was just unbelievable the talks we used to have. It made me kind of emotional because we were driving on the same road where my dad used to talk to me about these certain situations in life.”

From Seattle Times

But, she revealed: "I would love to have it made as a mini-series. I think a middle aged Jude would be very good with Christian Bale in the role. But I also like the American actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt."

From BBC

“But to have it made official was pretty overwhelming,” she said.

From Washington Post

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