Idioms with have
An idiom with 'out'
have sth out with sb (talk openly about it)
An idiom with 'in for somebody'
have (got) it in for sb (=not like sb, be unpleasant to sb)
I found the presentation of marketing department dull. We'll lose all the clients if they keep on working like that.
With all due respect / No offence intended / I mean that in the nicest possible way / don't take this personally
Internet is a reliable source of information.
I beg to differ / I do take your point, but... / I see where you're coming from, but / I agree up to a point / I do take your point, but / I just have some major doubts about it
a soft touch + lay off
An idiom with 'on'
have sb on (play a joke on sb)
An idiom with 'in somebody'
have (got) it in oneself (to do sth) (=be capable of doing sth)
His early songs are much better than the later stuff. (criticize a musician softly)
With all due respect / No offence intended / I mean that in the nicest possible way / don't take this personally
People who are very dedicated to their work rarely manage to have a happy family life.
I beg to differ / I do take your point, but... / I see where you're coming from, but / I agree up to a point / I do take your point, but / I just have some major doubts about it
face problems head-on + conscientious
a time you had it out with a friend
=you talked openly about sth
What's missing? 'I'm not sure Sarah has got it in to go traveling alone'.
What's missing? 'I'm not sure Sarah has got it in her to go traveling alone'.
Let's be honest. The film was a disaster. (criticize a director politely)
With all due respect / No offence intended / I mean that in the nicest possible way / don't take this personally
Education should be free for everyone.
I beg to differ / I do take your point, but... / I see where you're coming from, but / I agree up to a point / I do take your point, but / I just have some major doubts about it
career ladder + dead-end job
an activity you'd like to have a go at
= try
What is missing? 'Is Tom really taking dancing lessons or was he having us?'
What is missing? 'Is Tom really taking dancing lessons or was he having us on?'
This proposal is absolutely terrible and it makes no sense! (criticize a co-worker politely)
With all due respect / No offence intended / I mean that in the nicest possible way / don't take this personally
Marrying very young almost inevitably ends badly.
I beg to differ / I do take your point, but... / I see where you're coming from, but / I agree up to a point / I do take your point, but / I just have some major doubts about it
a heart of gold + tell a white lie
Complete the sentence 'If you really think your colleagues are treating you unfairly, you should have it...'
Complete the sentence 'I can't believe the neighbours are having another party! I've really had ...!'
Complete the sentence 'I can't believe the neighbours are having another party! I've really had it with them!'
My new colleague is totally incompetent. He doesn't have a clue what he is supposed to do at work.
With all due respect / No offence intended / I mean that in the nicest possible way / don't take this personally
You have to love your family, but you don't have to like them.
I beg to differ / I do take your point, but... / I see where you're coming from, but / I agree up to a point / I do take your point, but / I just have some major doubts about it
go with my gut feeling + keep my nose to the grindstone