All related terms of 'have got'

You use have got to say that someone has a particular thing, or to mention a quality or characteristic that someone or something has. In informal American English , people sometimes just use 'got'.

to be infatuated

to be assured of success

You use have got to when you are saying that something is necessary or must happen in the way stated. In informal American English , the 'have' is sometimes omitted .

to think that you fully understand something and are in control of it

If you have something on the go , you have started it and are busy doing it.

If you say that someone hasn't got a prayer , you mean that it is impossible for them to succeed in what they are trying to do.

to have no engagements to keep

to wish or intend harm towards

to have an advantage over

If you have got something down to a fine art , you are able to do it in a very skilful or efficient way because you have had a lot of experience of doing it.

If you say ' you've got to laugh ' or ' you have to laugh ', you are trying to see the amusing side of a difficult or disappointing situation rather than being sad or angry about it.

to be conceited