Meaning of have it out | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To argue in order to air or resolve a conflict.
2. To confront (someone) with a view to settling a conflict.

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Examples

“I've been unhappy about her behaviour for some time, and last night we finally had it out.”

“I'm not standing for this. I'm going to go and have it out with her right now.”

“For twenty-four hours after my talk with Margaret I was on pins and needles to have it out with him, yet rather than have had it out with him I should have preferred to see the poop rushed by the gang from the other side.”

“Hey, have you guys heard about Kyle’s mom? Man, that bitch has it out for Palestine, let me tell you. Well, I don’t know, I would just hate to be a Palestinian hospital, that’s all I can say.”

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