have on

Currently be wearing

To have something on is to be wearing it: She had on a blue dress.

To have something on someone is to possess incriminating information about them: The police had nothing on him.

In British usage, to have someone on is to tease or deceive them playfully: You're having me on!

deceiving

trick

Deliberate deception

  • foolUnwise, gullible person
  • dupeDeceive or victim
  • conArgument against

mislead · hoodwink · bamboozle · tease · kid · joke · wind up · pull leg · prank · bluff

wearing

clothing

Body coverings worn daily

dress · ensemble · uniform · costume · garb · accessories · jewelry · hat · shoes · coat

scheduled

appointment

Scheduled time for something

commitment · agenda · calendar · event · booking · reservation · obligation · arrangement · date · function

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wearing clothing/accessories

have ontake off

Begin flight, depart

remove · strip off · shed · doff · disrobe

deception/teasing

have ontell the truth

Communicate facts honestly

level with · speak plainly

scheduled/planned activity

have onhave time

Not be occupied

Family

on, have, having, hasn't, hadn't, haven't, haves, hath, hast

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G