Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
have-at
Phrase
/ˈhæv æt/
Definition
To engage in an action or to attack.
Examples
- When the team was ready to start the project, they all said, ‘Let’s have-at it!’
- He decided to have-at his opponent in the boxing ring.
Meaning
The phrase ‘have-at’ is often used to signal a willingness to tackle a task or challenge, or to confront someone in a physical way.
Synonyms
- attack
- approach
- engage
- confront
