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| have the final say |
make the final decision, call the shots
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The children want a pony, but John has the final say.
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| have the floor |
it is your turn to speak to the group
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You have the floor, Mai. Please tell us about your idea.
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| have the makings of |
(See the makings of)
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| have things in hand |
(See have it in hand)
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| have to |
must, cannot avoid
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Jill has to go to the meeting. She's the president.
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| have to go |
need to visit a washroom, have to whiz
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Can we find a washroom? I have to go.
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| have to go some |
must try harder, have to improve
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You'll have to go some to get an A. It's a difficult course.
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| have to hand it to you |
must admit that you can do it, give you credit (see give her credit)
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I have to hand it to you. You did every problem correctly.
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| have what it takes |
(See got what it takes)
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| have you for breakfast |
defeat you easily, cut you to ribbons
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Don't try to beat the gangsters. They'll have you for breakfast.
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