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have it made

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  1. Be sure of success; also, have achieved success. For example, Since he knows all the important people, John has it made, or Karen was accepted every place she applied—she has it made. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]


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On open-pasture farms around the country, egg-laying hens seem to have it made: an open door offers access into fresh air beyond.

From National Geographic • Feb. 16, 2024

“But to have it made official was pretty overwhelming,” she said.

From Washington Post • May 12, 2022

I seemed to have it made: autonomy, security, excellent benefits, even a modicum of prestige.

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2022

It’s not only convenient to design a piece and have it made just a few feet away, but it also gives the whole enterprise a quaint feel.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2020

When you have learned this, no matter where the arrow goes, you have it made.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

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