Have it going on Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
HAV it GOH-in AWN
hæv/ /ˈɪt/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɒn
hav it GOH-ing ON
Definition
This phrase is used to say that someone is very attractive, talented, confident, or generally impressive in some way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often a compliment for looks or abilities. Used more about people than things. Related phrases: 'she's got it going on', 'he really has it going on'. Sometimes flirty. Not literal; don't use in formal writing.
Spanish: tener lo suyo - tener lo que hace faltaPortuguese (BR): mandar bem - estar com tudoPortuguese (PT): ter tudo a seu favor - estar com tudoChinese (Simplified): 有本事 - 有魅力Chinese (Traditional): 有本事 - 有魅力Hindi: कमाल होना - सबकुछ शानदार होनाArabic: يتمتع بكل شيء - يمتلك كل المقوماتBengali: দারুণ জমে ওঠা - দারুণ দেখা যাওয়াRussian: быть на высоте - быть класснымJapanese: イケてる - ノッているVietnamese: rất xuất sắc - rất hấp dẫnKorean: 잘 나가다 - 매력이 있다Turkish: harika olmak - çok çekici olmakUrdu: بہت کمال ہونا - بہت پُرکشش ہوناIndonesian: keren banget - hebat banget
Example Sentences
Wow, she really has it going on!
basic
I think you have it going on with your new job.
basic
That guy has it going on—he's smart and funny.
basic
If you ask me, Lisa has it going on these days.
natural
You know he has it going on when everyone wants to work with him.
natural
She's not just pretty—she has it going on in every way.
natural