Idiom idiom
be said to have sth
Meaning
people believe or report that someone has a certain quality, item, or history, even if it is not proven.
Examples
“He is said to have a secret fortune.”
“The old mansion is said to have a hidden room behind the library wall.”
“The reclusive author is said to have written a masterpiece in his youth, though no copy has ever been found by the public.”
Last updated April 22, 2026