has it out
Argues until resolved
To have it out is to confront someone directly about a grievance or dispute, aiming to settle matters through frank discussion or argument: They finally had it out about the money he owed her.
The phrase suggests a confrontation that clears the air, whether through shouting or honest conversation.
- debateFormal argument on issues
- argumentReasoned case or dispute
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
- discussionExchange of ideas
- tensionStretched or strained state
reconciliation · clash · showdown · compromise · catharsis · dialogue · quarrel · relief · anger · clarification · resolution · dispute · vulnerability · exchange · conversation · heart to heart · lay it on the line · get it off your chest
has it outbites one's tongue
Deliberately withholds a remark
keeps the peace · looks the other way · turns a blind eye · holds back · sidesteps
has it outinternalizes
Makes part of oneself
represses · suppresses · stews · sits on it · puts on a brave face
has, having, hath, out, outer, outermost, outing, outward, outwardly