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having it out

having it out is the present participle and gerund of have it out.

Meaning of have it out

Verb

have it out (third-person singular simple present has it out, present participle having it out, simple past and past participle had it out)

  1. To argue in order to air or resolve a conflict.
    • I've been unhappy about her behaviour for some time, and last night we finally had it out.
  2. To confront (someone) with a view to settling a conflict.
    • I'm not standing for this. I'm going to go and have it out with her right now.

Questions about having it out

What is having it out the present participle and gerund of?
Having it out is the present participle and gerund of have it out.

Words near having it out in the dictionary

  1. having it going on
  2. having it in for
  3. having it in one
  4. having it off
  5. having it on lock
  6. having it out
  7. having it out for
  8. having it rough
  9. having Jesus in one's heart
  10. having kittens
  11. having legs

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