Here are 30 phrasal verbs with **have**, along with detailed explanations and examples to help you understand how they are used in different contexts: 1. **have on** – **to be wearing something** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess.” **Extended meaning:** “on” adds the sense of physically wearing clothes or accessories. • _She had a beautiful dress on at the party._ (She was wearing a dress.) • _Do you have your jacket on? It’s cold outside._ (The speaker is asking if the other person is wearing a jacket.) 2. **have over** – **to invite someone to your home** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to host or invite.” **Extended meaning:** “over” adds the sense of someone visiting your home. • _We’re having some friends over for dinner tonight._ (The speaker is hosting friends at their home.) • _She had me over for tea last Sunday._ (The speaker was invited to her house for tea.) 3. **have around** – **to have someone or something nearby or in your presence** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess.” **Extended meaning:** “around” adds the sense of having someone or something nearby. • _It’s great to have you around during the holidays._ (The speaker enjoys the presence of someone nearby.) • _She loves having her dog around for company._ (She enjoys her dog’s presence.) 4. **have out** – **to openly discuss a problem or issue with someone** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to engage.” **Extended meaning:** “out” adds the sense of resolving something through open discussion. • _They finally had it out and resolved their differences._ (They had a discussion to solve their issues.) • _Let’s have it out and clear the air._ (The speaker wants to discuss and resolve a problem.) 5. **have up** – **to bring someone to a higher level, usually in terms of legal charges** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to bring or involve.” **Extended meaning:** “up” adds the sense of being called to a higher level, often legally. • _They had him up in court for speeding._ (He was brought to court for speeding.) • _The company had the contractor up for failing to meet the terms of the agreement._ (The contractor faced legal consequences.) 6. **have back** – **to invite someone to return** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to host or invite.” **Extended meaning:** “back” adds the sense of inviting someone again or returning them to their previous position. • _We’d love to have you back next summer._ (The speaker is inviting the person to return in the future.) • _They decided to have him back on the team after his recovery._ (He was invited to rejoin the team.) 7. **have in** – **to invite someone inside, especially into your home** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to host or invite.” **Extended meaning:** “in” adds the sense of inviting someone into a space. • _We had the neighbors in for coffee yesterday._ (The neighbors were invited inside for coffee.) • _She always has people in for tea and a chat._ (She frequently invites people into her home.) 8. **have to do with** – **to be related or connected to something** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to involve or possess.” **Extended meaning:** “to do with” adds the sense of being connected or involved with something. • _This problem has to do with the new system._ (The problem is related to the new system.) • _Does this have anything to do with our last conversation?_ (The speaker is asking if there’s a connection to their previous discussion.) 9. **have off** – **to take time off from work or school** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess or take.” **Extended meaning:** “off” adds the sense of taking time away from usual duties. • _I’m having the day off tomorrow to rest._ (The speaker is taking a break from work.) • _She had a week off for vacation._ (She took a week off from her usual schedule.) 10. **have out with** – **to settle a dispute through discussion** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to engage.” **Extended meaning:** “out with” adds the sense of addressing and resolving an issue openly with someone. • _I need to have it out with my roommate about the mess._ (The speaker plans to address a problem with their roommate.) • _They finally had it out with each other and sorted things out._ (They discussed and resolved their differences.) 11. **have it in for** – **to harbor a grudge or negative feelings toward someone** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess.” **Extended meaning:** “it in for” adds the sense of holding negative feelings against someone. • _I think my boss has it in for me; nothing I do is good enough._ (The speaker believes their boss is biased against them.) • _She’s had it in for him ever since the argument._ (She’s held a grudge against him.) 12. **have on hand** – **to have something available or nearby for use** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess.” **Extended meaning:** “on hand” adds the sense of having something immediately available. • _I always have some extra cash on hand for emergencies._ (The speaker keeps cash readily available.) • _Do you have any aspirin on hand?_ (The speaker is asking if aspirin is immediately available.) 13. **have in mind** – **to be considering or thinking about something** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess.” **Extended meaning:** “in mind” adds the sense of considering something mentally. • _What did you have in mind for dinner?_ (The speaker is asking what the other person is considering.) • _I have a few ideas in mind for the project._ (The speaker is thinking about several options.) 14. **have out of** – **to gain or obtain something from a situation** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess or acquire.” **Extended meaning:** “out of” adds the sense of obtaining something from a specific circumstance. • _What did you have out of the meeting?_ (The speaker is asking what the other person gained from the meeting.) • _She had a lot of experience out of her last job._ (She gained valuable experience.) 15. **have a go at** – **to attempt or try something** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess the opportunity.” **Extended meaning:** “a go at” adds the sense of attempting or trying something. • _I’ve never played tennis, but I’ll have a go at it._ (The speaker is willing to try playing tennis.) • _Why don’t you have a go at solving this problem?_ (The speaker encourages the other person to try solving the problem.) 16. **have on hold** – **to delay or postpone something temporarily** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to maintain.” **Extended meaning:** “on hold” adds the sense of pausing or delaying. • _I have my plans on hold until I hear back from you._ (The speaker is delaying their plans.) • _We had the project on hold due to budget issues._ (The project was temporarily postponed.) 17. **have against** – **to hold a grudge or resentment against someone** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess.” **Extended meaning:** “against” adds the sense of holding negative feelings toward someone. • _Do you have something against her?_ (The speaker is asking if the other person holds a grudge.) • _He doesn’t have anything against you personally._ (He holds no personal resentment.) 18. **have a word with** – **to speak with someone briefly about a specific topic** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to engage in.” **Extended meaning:** “a word with” adds the sense of having a brief conversation. • _I need to have a word with you about the report._ (The speaker wants to discuss the report briefly.) • _She had a word with the manager about her schedule._ (She spoke to the manager about her schedule.) 19. **have over for** – **to invite someone to your home for a specific purpose** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to host.” **Extended meaning:** “over for” adds the sense of inviting someone for a particular activity. • _We’re having them over for dinner next weekend._ (The speaker is hosting a dinner.) • _She had her friends over for a movie night._ (She invited her friends for a movie night.) 20. **have out of hand** – **to lose control of a situation** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess or maintain.” **Extended meaning:** “out of hand” adds the sense of something becoming uncontrollable. • _The argument quickly got out of hand._ (The argument escalated beyond control.) • _They had the situation out of hand before they could intervene._ (The situation became uncontrollable.) 21. **have in store for** – **to have something planned or prepared for someone** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess or prepare.” **Extended meaning:** “in store for” adds the sense of anticipation or planning for the future. • _I wonder what the future has in store for us._ (The speaker is curious about future plans or events.) • _She has a big surprise in store for her birthday._ (A surprise is planned for her.) 22. **have a handle on** – **to have a good understanding or control of something** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess or manage.” **Extended meaning:** “a handle on” adds the sense of having control or understanding of a situation. • _I think I finally have a handle on this new software._ (The speaker has gained a good understanding of the software.) • _She has a handle on the project’s details._ (She has a solid grasp of the project’s details.) 23. **have nothing to do with** – **to be unrelated or disconnected from something** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess.” **Extended meaning:** “nothing to do with” adds the sense of being completely unconnected or uninvolved. • _This decision has nothing to do with you._ (The decision is unrelated to the person.) • _She has nothing to do with the problem._ (She is not involved in the issue.) 24. **have to do with** – **to be related or connected to something** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to involve or possess.” **Extended meaning:** “to do with” adds the sense of being connected or involved with something. • _This issue has to do with the new policy._ (The issue is related to the policy.) • _Does this have anything to do with our last conversation?_ (The speaker is asking if there’s a connection.) 25. **have at** – **to attack or go after someone or something** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to engage.” **Extended meaning:** “at” adds the sense of going after or attacking something. • _He had at the piñata until it broke open._ (He hit the piñata until it broke.) • _The dog had at the intruder, barking ferociously._ (The dog went after the intruder.) 26. **have up to** – **to involve someone in a particular activity or level** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to engage or include.” **Extended meaning:** “up to” adds the sense of raising someone’s involvement to a certain level. • _She had her students up to their eyeballs in homework._ (Her students were very involved with their homework.) • _He has me up to speed on the latest project details._ (He informed me of the most recent details.) 27. **have a go at** – **to attempt or try something** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to take an opportunity.” **Extended meaning:** “a go at” adds the sense of trying or attempting something. • _I’ve never tried skiing, but I’ll have a go at it._ (The speaker is willing to try skiing.) • _Let him have a go at solving the puzzle._ (The speaker suggests giving him a chance to solve the puzzle.) 28. **have a say in** – **to have the right to express an opinion about something** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess the right.” **Extended meaning:** “a say in” adds the sense of contributing an opinion. • _Employees should have a say in important decisions._ (Employees should be allowed to give their opinions.) • _She wants to have a say in how the project is managed._ (She wants the right to contribute her opinion.) 29. **have an eye on** – **to watch or monitor something or someone closely** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess.” **Extended meaning:** “an eye on” adds the sense of closely watching or observing. • _I have my eye on that new laptop._ (The speaker is considering buying the new laptop.) • _They’ve had an eye on the market for new opportunities._ (They’ve been monitoring the market for opportunities.) 30. **have a heart for** – **to feel compassion or strong emotions toward something** **Base meaning:** “have” means “to possess.” **Extended meaning:** “a heart for” adds the sense of caring or having strong emotions toward something or someone. • _She has a heart for helping the less fortunate._ (She feels compassion for helping others.) • _He’s always had a heart for animals and their welfare._ (He has strong emotions toward helping animals.) These phrasal verbs with **have** cover a variety of meanings, from everyday situations like “having someone over” to more specific uses like “having a handle on” something. The examples and explanations provide clarity on how to use these verbs in different contexts.