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
Serafimasye-rah-FEE-mah (Russian), see-rah-FEE-mah (Russian), se-rah-FEE-mah (Macedonian)Russian, Macedonian
Gaios-Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Annettea-NET (French), ə-NET (English)French, English, German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch
Selina-English
Jasper['dʒæspə]
JussiYOOS-seeFinnish