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

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have at

BPC-157: It is well-known to peptide enthusiasts — and one of the few to have at least one study conducted in humans that appears to back up some of the claims for its benefits.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

Recipients of Israel’s outreach have at times sensed they may be part of a broader campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

It won't be easy against Argentina but they will go into the final maybe feeling the best way they have at this World Cup, and at the best possible time.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Many of the teams that have had success in this tournament have at least one player — Mbappé, Haaland, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane — who can change the game on their own.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

They had tried for almost ten years to have at least one baby, and now they were blessed with two.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

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