Meaning of have it in one | Babel Free
Definitions
To be able to do something; to have the capacity to achieve something.
idiomatic, informal
Examples
“Do you have it in you to show any respect, politeness, patience, or, God forbid, an ounce of forbearance?”
“MAC: Who’s the father, Juno? JUNO: Um… it’s Paulie Bleeker. MAC: Paulie Bleeker? I didn’t think he had it in him.”
“I spotted the demon eyeing me lustfully. Seems I still had it in me, I thought.”
“Do not read this heart-wrenching story if you don’t have it in you to control your emotions!”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.