Had (one's) name on it In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "had (one's) name on it", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-04-20 08:04

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Have (one's) name on it phrase informal

Được lưu giữ, sắp đặt hoặc thiết kế cho một.

 

It was thought that the bomb might have had a visiting MP's name on it.

I was angry with John because he unboxed the gift having my name on it.

To be perfectly suitable for someone's hobbies or preferences.
 

Don't worrry. I belive you will finally find the job that has your name on it.

That book must be having Mary's name on it! It absorbs her completely.

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Being perfectly suitable for one's interests or abilities

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The best person or the best thing of a group in which none is good.

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1. Of clothing, to have been specially made to fit a particular person.

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Grammar and Usage of Have (one's) name on it

Verb Forms

  • has (one's) name on it
  • having (one's) name on it
  • had (one's) name on it

The verb "have" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Have (one's) name on it

This phrase originated during the First World War as to have a person's name and number on it, and meant, of a bullet, etc., to be destined to hit a particular person. It reflected the soldiers' fatalistic acceptance of death.

The Origin Cited: Word histories .
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