How to Pronounce "have it in for"
expression
HAV-it-IN-for
hav-it-IN-faw
Definition
To dislike someone and treat them unfairly, often because of a personal reason; to be against someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hæv/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-it-IN-for
UK
hav-it-IN-faw
Listen in Context
I think the teacher has it in for me because she always gives me more homework.
It feels like my boss has it in for me. He never praises my work.
Why do you have it in for your neighbor?
Ever since I got that promotion, Sarah really has it in for me.