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have it going on

idiom
Meaning

To be attractive or socially successful or have an aura of success.


Examples
SIMPLE

He really has it going on at his new job.

CONTEXTUAL

Everyone wants to be friends with her because she is smart, stylish, and clearly has it going on.

COMPLEX

With his effortless charm and undeniable professional success, it was clear to everyone in the room that he truly had it going on.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    coming and going

    A general bustle of activity.

  2. 02

    going away

    Ahead of the competitors and still increasing the lead.

  3. 03

    going rate

    The current standard or usual price, rate, or salary for something.

  4. 04

    got it going on

    Be attractive, outgoing (typically of women).

  5. 05

    heavy going

    Something that is boring; difficult to make progress on, or tedious

  6. 06

    make heavy going of

    to make heavy weather of

  7. 07

    tough going

    A difficult situation

  8. 08

    what's going on

    An informal greeting.

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