have at

British  

verb

1. archaic (intr, preposition) to make an opening attack on, esp in fencing

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have at Idioms  

1. Attack; also, make an attempt at. For example, Urging the dog on, he said, “Go on, Rover, have at him,” or It's time to have at straightening out these files. [Late 1300s]

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Example Sentences

“I do think that there’s going to be some spots for him to come into games if Freddie’s out or if there’s a game he doesn’t play, we’ll see how that lines up. And I think right now for me, just seeing how the roster plays out as far as what are the options we might have at first base, but I do want to get him at-bats when I can.”

From Los Angeles Times

Then they go from the freedom they have at home, to being told by a station leader about the rules and regulations.

From BBC

I thought I would have at least three.

From Los Angeles Times

But it said there was no immediate risk as Hungary and Slovakia each have at least 90 days of emergency reserves.

From Barron's

Neither team were in contention for a Super 8 spot with West Indies and England progressing from Group C, but Nepal have at least exorcised some demons after a last-ball defeat by England in their tournament opener.

From BBC

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