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has something going for one

has something going for one is the third-person singular simple present indicative of have something going for one.

Meaning of have something going for one

Verb

have something going for one (third-person singular simple present has something going for one, present participle having something going for one, simple past and past participle had something going for one)

  1. To have many advantages.
    • Imperfect themes aside, what the first Zootopia had going for it was its gorgeous animation and evocative character design. From the clever visual worldbuilding of its city to the lush colors and textures of a nighttime chase through the Rainforest District, Zootopia was part of a wave of projects...2025 November 25, Caroline Siede, “Zootopia 2 is a stagnant sequel with one stellar subplot”, in AV Club

Questions about has something going for one

What is has something going for one the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Has something going for one is the third-person singular simple present indicative of have something going for one.

Words near has something going for one in the dictionary

  1. has someone's head
  2. has someone's hide
  3. has someone's nose wide open
  4. has someone's number
  5. has someone's six
  6. has something going for one
  7. has something going with someone
  8. has something on good authority
  9. has something over someone
  10. has something over with
  11. has something to show for something

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