How to Pronounce "have designs on"
expression
HAV di-ZYENZ AHN
hav diz-EYNZ ON
Definition
To secretly or openly plan to get or take something, often something someone else has, like their job or property. Sometimes, it also means to desire someone romantically.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /dɪˈzaɪnz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
hæv/ /dɪzˈaɪnz/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV di-ZYENZ AHN
UK
hav diz-EYNZ ON
Listen in Context
He has designs on his boss's position.
She has designs on my lunch.
Do you have designs on that last piece of cake?
It’s clear Mark has designs on becoming the next manager.