have at it

Meanings

• Phrasal verb (have + at + it)

  Give (someone) permission to deal with a situation; allow to proceed.

  - "The boss finally gave us the go-ahead to have at it and start the project."
  - "I'll have at it if you keep interrupting me."
  - "Let's have at it and finish this task before the deadline."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with have at it
have a bite , mate , grave tight , mate's night , hate sight , fate right , late light

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Variants

List of all variants of have at it that leads to same result
had , had at , had best , had better , had done , had done (with) , had done with , had it in for , had one's eye on , had to do with , has , has at , has done , has done (with) , has done with , has it in for , has one's eye on , has to do with , have , have at , have coming , have done , have done with , have had it , have it , have it in for , have it out , have none of , have one's eye on , have to do with , having , having at , having done , having done (with) , having done with , having it in for , having one's eye on , having to do with

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Etymology

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The origin of 'have at it' is uncertain, but it is believed to have developed from the phrase 'have a go at something' or 'have a try at something'. This phrase dates back to the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'have at it' can also be used in a more figurative sense to mean 'to criticize' or 'to attack' someone's ideas or actions.

2. The phrase has been used in various contexts, including sports, politics, and everyday life, to denote a challenge or a contest.

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Related Concepts

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1. Permission: The act of granting someone the authority or ability to do something.

2. Duel: A formal combat between two people, usually with deadly weapons.

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Culture

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In literature, 'have at it' is often used to denote a fight or a contest between characters. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1', the characters Hotspur and Northumberland are urged to 'have at it' in a duel. In music, the phrase has been used as the title of songs by various artists, such as The Clash and The Gaslight Anthem.

How to Memorize "have at it"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of someone giving you a green light or a thumbs-up sign, indicating that you have their permission to proceed.
   - Visualize the image of two fighters getting ready to face each other in a ring or on a battlefield.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'have at it' with the idea of being given permission to tackle a task or engage in a contest.
   - Associate the phrase with the image of two opponents going head-to-head in a competitive situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'HAP' to remember the meaning of 'have at it': H - Have, A - At, P - It (Permission to deal with a situation).

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