How to Pronounce "have a thing going"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθɪŋ/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ
HAV-uh-THING-GOH-in
hæv/ /æɪ/ /θˈɪŋ/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ
hav-uh-THING-GOH-ing
Definition
To have a relationship or special connection with someone, often romantic but sometimes secret or unofficial. It can also mean collaborating on something together.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθɪŋ/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /θˈɪŋ/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uh-THING-GOH-in
UK
hav-uh-THING-GOH-ing
Listen in Context
I think they have a thing going.
Do you have a thing going with Mark?
They have a thing going on the side.
I heard Anna and Chris have a thing going, but they’re keeping it quiet.