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Slang

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have a whale of a time

Language; Slang

To have an exciting time; to have a big time. * We had a whale of a time at your party. * Yes, we really had a whale of a time.

have a yellow streak down one’s back

Language; Slang

To be cowardly. (Have got can replace have.) * I think that Wally has a yellow streak down his back. That’s what’s wrong. * If you have a yellow streak down your back, you don’t take many ...

To have something useful in reserve; to have a special trick available. (Have got can replace have.) * I still have an ace up my sleeve that you don’t know about. * I don’t have an ace up my sleeve. ...

have an itch for something

Language; Slang

To have a desire for something. (Have got can replace have.) * I have an itch for some ice cream. * We had an itch for a good movie, so we went.

have egg on one’s face

Language; Slang

To be embarrassed by something one has done. (As if one went out in public with a dirty face. Have got can replace have.) * I was completely wrong, and now I have egg on my face. * She’s really got ...

have good vibes

Language; Slang

To have good feelings (about someone or something). (Have got can replace have.) * I’ve got good vibes about Heidi. * I know everything will go all right. I have good vibes.