Have it out Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈaʊt
HAV it OWT
hav/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt
hav it OWT
Definition
To discuss a problem directly and honestly with someone so you can resolve a disagreement or tension.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used for serious, open conversations about problems or conflicts, usually with emotional tension. Commonly followed by 'with someone': 'have it out with her.' Not about physical fights, but about settling issues through discussion.
Spanish: dejar las cosas claras - aclarar las cosas (con alguien) - enfrentarse abiertamentePortuguese (BR): esclarecer as coisas (com alguém) - resolver uma situaçãoPortuguese (PT): esclarecer as coisas (com alguém) - resolver uma situaçãoChinese (Simplified): 摊牌 - 把话说开Chinese (Traditional): 攤牌 - 把話說開Hindi: खुलकर बातचीत करना - साफ़-साफ़ बात करनाArabic: تصارح مع شخص - مواجهة بصراحةBengali: খোলাখুলি আলোচনা করা - সমস্যার সমাধানের জন্য মুখোমুখি কথা বলাRussian: разобраться (в отношениях) - поговорить начистотуJapanese: 腹を割って話す - はっきり話し合うVietnamese: nói chuyện thẳng thắn - giải quyết dứt điểmKorean: 솔직하게 이야기하다 - 털어놓고 얘기하다Turkish: açıkça konuşmak - meseleleri çözmek için yüzleşmekUrdu: کُھل کر بات کرنا - معاملے کو حل کرنے کے لیے صاف بات کرناIndonesian: berbicara secara terbuka - menyelesaikan masalah dengan jujur
Example Sentences
I need to have it out with my friend about what happened.
basic
Sometimes it's better to have it out than stay silent.
basic
They decided to have it out before things got worse.
basic
If you're upset, just have it out with him and move on.
natural
They finally had it out after weeks of tension.
natural
We've got to have it out or this will just keep building up.
natural