Have had it
phrase
To be in a very bad situation or condition.
The car has had it. We need to buy a new one.
Often appears as...
- the car has had it
- the computer has had it
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To have no more patience or tolerance for someone or something.
I've had it with these constant interruptions!
Often appears as...
- i've had it with you
- i've had it with this
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To be faced with imminent failure or defeat.
The team has had it. They can't win now.
Often appears as...
- the team has had it
- he has had it
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To be in a very bad situation or condition.
The car has had it. We need to buy a new one.
Often appears as...
- the car has had it
- the computer has had it
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To have no more patience or tolerance for someone or something.
I've had it with these constant interruptions!
Often appears as...
- i've had it with you
- i've had it with this
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To be faced with imminent failure or defeat.
The team has had it. They can't win now.
Often appears as...
- the team has had it
- he has had it
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Irreparable Condition
Used to express that something can't be fixed and should be replaced.
My old boots have had it; the soles are falling off.
Pro Tip 2/3Not About People
It usually refers to objects or situations, not people, unless used humorously.
After the long hike, jokingly, I said I've had it and needed a new pair of legs.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasizing Finality
Highlights that there's no hope of returning to a good state.
This jacket has had it; it's ripped everywhere.
Pro Tip 1/3Irreparable Condition
Used to express that something can't be fixed and should be replaced.
My old boots have had it; the soles are falling off.
Pro Tip 2/3Not About People
It usually refers to objects or situations, not people, unless used humorously.
After the long hike, jokingly, I said I've had it and needed a new pair of legs.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasizing Finality
Highlights that there's no hope of returning to a good state.
This jacket has had it; it's ripped everywhere.
Pro Tip 1/3Irreparable Condition
Used to express that something can't be fixed and should be replaced.
My old boots have had it; the soles are falling off.
Pro Tip 2/3Not About People
It usually refers to objects or situations, not people, unless used humorously.
After the long hike, jokingly, I said I've had it and needed a new pair of legs.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasizing Finality
Highlights that there's no hope of returning to a good state.
This jacket has had it; it's ripped everywhere.
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