be had - idioms and phrases

  1. Be outwitted; also, be cheated, deceived. For example, This lawyer is a real shyster; you've been had, or I've become very cautious about these schemes; it's too costly to be had more than once. This expression employs the verb to have in the sense of getting someone in one's power or at a disadvantage. [Slang; early 1800s]
  2. Be bribed or influenced by dishonest means. For example, Our senator's incorruptible; he cannot be had. [Slang; early 1800s]

Browse Phrases / Idioms near be had

  1. bawl
  2. bawl out
  3. bay
  4. be
  5. be a credit to
  6. be along
  7. be big on
  8. be bound to
  9. be busted
  10. be down
  1. » be had
  2. be in on
  3. be into
  4. be my guest
  5. be off
  6. be on
  7. be on to
  8. be oneself
  9. be that as it may
  10. be the death of

Browse dictionary definitions near be had

  1. Be
  2. be a credit to
  3. be all and end all
  4. be along
  5. be big on
  6. be bound to
  7. be brought to bed
  8. be busted
  9. be down
  10. be friends with
  1. » be had
  2. be hip to
  3. be hit the skids
  4. be in awe of
  5. be in ill odor
  6. be in on
  7. be in someone's face
  8. be into
  9. be my guest
  10. be no skin off one's back