have it in for (someone)



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have it in for (someone)

To persistently try or desire to criticize, cause harm to, or harass someone, especially due to a grudge. This is the third time in a row my professor has given me an F on my paper. I think he has it in for me or something! John's had it in for her ever since she forced him to sell his shares in the business.
See also: have

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sardar-Persian, Urdu, Pashto
Ayokunle-Western African, Yoruba
ConnieKAHN-eeEnglish
Safirasah-FEE-rahEsperanto
AnabelleAN-ə-belEnglish (Modern)
Hidayat-Arabic, Indonesian