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have it made

 and have got it made

to have succeeded; to be set for life. I have a good job and a nice little family. I have it made. He's really got it made since he won the lottery.

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have (got) it made

1. to be able to relax and not have to worry about work or other problems If you were assigned to the Kansas City office, you had it made.

2. to be rich and successful Instead of inviting speakers who have it made, wouldn't students rather hear speakers more like themselves? Related vocabulary: make it

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have (got) it made

someone who has got it made is certain to be successful and have a good life, often without much effort With his father at the head of the firm, he's got it made.

See show what are made of, I'm not made of money!

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have it made

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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have it made

tv. to have succeeded; to be set for life. (Have got can replace have.) I have a good job and a nice little family. I have it made.

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