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Meaning of have someone there | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To put someone in a disadvantageous position, as in an argument, such that someone doesn't have an appropriate answer or solution.

colloquial, humorous, sometimes

Examples

“Ah, ha ha. He had you there, mate. Didn't he? That'll teach you a lesson.”

“Well, at least the beer industry made it out of the Super Bowl without any wars waged between Anheuser-Busch and small and independent brewers. Just kidding! We totally had you there for a second.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

have someone to rights have someone's back have someone's blood have someone's blood on one's head have someone's ear have someone's guts for garters