Have it over Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈoʊvɝ
HAV-it OH-vur
hæv/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈəʊvɐ
hav-it OH-vuh
Definition
To be better than someone or something; to have an advantage over them in some way.
Usage & Nuances
"Have it over" is informal and often used to compare people or things, usually in terms of skill, experience, or advantage. Common in British and Australian English; less so in American English, where "have the edge over" or "be better than" is preferred.
Spanish: tener ventaja sobre - superarPortuguese (BR): levar vantagem sobre - superarPortuguese (PT): ter vantagem sobre - superarChinese (Simplified): 胜过 - 优于Chinese (Traditional): 勝過 - 優於Hindi: पर बढ़त होना - श्रेष्ठ होनाArabic: يتفوّق على - يتجاوزBengali: উত্তরাধিকার পাওয়া - শ্রেষ্ঠত্ব থাকাRussian: иметь преимущество над - превосходитьJapanese: 〜より優れている - 〜に勝るVietnamese: vượt trội hơn - hơn hẳnKorean: 우위에 있다 - 능가하다Turkish: üstün olmak - avantajı olmakUrdu: سے بہتر ہونا - سبقت حاصل کرناIndonesian: lebih unggul dari - lebih baik dari
Example Sentences
She definitely has it over her classmates in math.
basic
This phone has it over the older model because of its camera.
basic
Experience has it over enthusiasm in this job.
basic
He just has it over everyone when it comes to public speaking.
natural
Honestly, your grandma’s pie really has it over the store-bought ones.
natural
You might be fast, but I have it over you in endurance.
natural