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have it all together

Language; Slang

To be mentally and physically organized; to be of sound mind. (Have got can replace have.) * I don’t have it all together today. * Try me again later when I have it all together.

have it made

Language; Slang

To have succeeded; to be set for life. (Have got can replace have.) * I have a good job and a nice little family. I have it made. * He’s really got it made.

have it made in the shade

Language; Slang

To have succeeded; to be set for life. (Have got can replace have.) * Wow, is he lucky! He has it made in the shade. * Who’s got it made in the shade?

have one foot in the grave

Language; Slang

To be near death. (Have got can replace have.) * I feel like I’ve got one foot in the grave. * Uncle Ben has one foot in the grave, but he’s still cheery.

To be stranded in a very difficult or uncomfortable state of affairs. (Usually objectionable. Have got can replace have.) * He’s got his ass in a crack and needs all the help he can get. * Now he’s ...

have one’s ass in a sling

Language; Slang

To be dejected or hurt; to be pouting. (Usually objectionable. Have got can replace have.) * She’s got her ass in a sling because she got stood up. * Why do you have your ass in a sling?