be had

Idioms  

1. Be outwitted; also, be cheated, deceived. For example, This lawyer is a real shyster; you've been had , or I've become very cautious about these schemes; it's too costly to be had more than once . This expression employs the verb to have in the sense of getting someone in one's power or at a disadvantage. [ Slang ; early 1800s]

2. Be bribed or influenced by dishonest means. For example, Our senator's incorruptible; he cannot be had . [ Slang ; early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Discounts can also be had depending on seasonal promotions and partnerships between streamers.

From MarketWatch

There was clearly more pace to be had but given he hadn't done any running on high fuel before the race, Japan was a job well done.

From BBC

Fortunately, there’s still fun to be had for procrastinators, whether on an eclipse-themed Mallorca beach break, last-minute soccer viewing party or on D.C. rooftops as the sky lights up with fireworks.

From The Wall Street Journal

All in all, trends are stable, but there’s not a lot of good news to be had either.

From Barron's

But with selection for the World Cup looking increasingly unlikely, there may be discussions to be had about his immediate career plan in the summer.

From BBC