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have got

idiom
Meaning

To have.


Origin

disputed origin

From the present perfect of get.

Examples
SIMPLE

I have got a new car.

CONTEXTUAL

She has got a lot of work to finish before the weekend starts.

COMPLEX

Although he has got many years of experience in the field, he still approaches every new project with the curiosity of a beginner.

Anchors to
Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    been there, done that, got the T-shirt

    Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.

  2. 02

    cat got someone's tongue

    Why is someone not saying anything?

  3. 03

    got it going on

    Be attractive, outgoing (typically of women).

  4. 04

    pull the other one, it's got bells on

    Expresses disbelief.

  5. 05

    take someone for all they've got

    To totally deplete something from someone.

  6. 06

    the one that got away

    A former romantic partner who retains a special place in one's memory and whose loss one regrets.

  7. 07

    we haven't got all day

    Used to hurry someone up.

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