(colloquial, idiomatic, dated) To take legal action against someone.

To show favouritism toward certain people, as for their wealth etc.

Synonym of have one's hands full (“to be busy”)

Obsolete form of have one's hands full.

Used with other words to show that someone lacks an explanation for what he or she is doing or has done.

Alternative form of have a point

To investigate the internals of a situation.

Indicates that the speaker's tooth hurts.

(figuratively) to have the attention of

present participle of have a bun in the oven