had it (1)

INFORMAL
This page is about the conversational phrase had it (1)

Meaning

worn out or in very bad condition

For example

  • "These sandals have had it. I've got to get some new ones."

  • "I love my old motorbike, but I'm afraid it's just about had it."

Note:
Always used in one of the perfect tenses, as in "it had had it", "they've had it", "it's just about had it", etc.

Quick Quiz

She said, "My computer's had it." She thinks it's time to

a. have it replaced

b. have it repaired

c. have it rebooted
a) have it replaced b) have it repaired c) have it rebooted

Contributor: Matt Errey