(idiomatic) To have two things which are mutually incompatible.

(idiomatic) by chance, luckily

(idiomatic) To be vindicated; to triumph despite predicted failure; to find success after defeat or setback.

(idiomatic) To be in a difficult or dangerous situation in which one ideally should not remain, but from which one cannot withdraw.

(idiomatic) To be in a difficult or dangerous situation in which one ideally should not remain, but from which one cannot withdraw.

(obsolete) To have a point of contention (with someone); to have a bone to pick.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: See have, go. / (colloquial) To temporarily convince someone of a falsehood. / (colloquial) To cause someone to be excited, aroused, or upset.

(slang, vulgar) To exercise total control over someone.

(idiomatic) To possess great influence and opportunity.

Alternative form of have the world by the tail