Phrase guide

have at

intj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

intj

Meaning 1

Go ahead.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To attack; to engage in combat with.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, idiomatic, transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To take on; to begin dealing with.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, transitive

Examples

  • A huge dish of food was served, and we had at it.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: set to

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: brać się do — to take on; to set to
  • Polish: wziąć się do — to take on; to set to
  • Polish: zabierać się za — to take on; to set to
  • Polish: zabrać się za — to take on; to set to