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
BenediktBE-ne-dikt (German), bye-nye-DEEKT (Russian), bee-nee-DEEKT (Russian)German, Russian, Icelandic, Czech
HennieHEN-neeDutch
Lolicia-English (Rare)
BirtheBEER-teDanish
KodyKO-deeEnglish (Modern)
Basemmath-Biblical Greek