have it out (with someone)

have it out (with someone)

To have an argument, verbal fight, or frank discussion (with someone), especially to settle something that has caused anger, frustration, or annoyance. I had to have it out with my roommate because he never does his share of cleaning in the house. Tom and his boyfriend are always having it out.See also: have, out

have something out (with someone)

to settle a disagreement or a complaint. (Fixed order.) John has been mad at Mary for a week. He finally had it out with her today. I'm glad we are having this out today.See also: have, out

have something out

to have something, such as a tooth, stone, tumor, removed surgically. (Fixed order.) You are going to have to have that tumor out. I don't want to have my tooth out!See also: have, out

have it out

Settle decisively, especially in an argument or discussion. For example, "I shall double-lock myself in with him and have it out before I die" (Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby, 1839). [Early 1800s] See also: have, out

have it out with someone

attempt to resolve a contentious matter by confronting someone and engaging in a frank discussion or argument. informalSee also: have, out, someone

have it ˈout with somebody

have a serious discussion with somebody in order to end a disagreement, quarrel, etc: You must stop ignoring Fred because of what he said, and have it out with him once and for all.See also: have, out, somebody

have it out

To settle decisively, especially by means of an argument or a discussion.See also: have, out