Phrases & Expressions

to have an intuitive feeling

• I have a hunch he's lying.
• My hunch was right.

To have the right to give an opinion.

• Everyone has a say in this decision.
• Do I have a say in this?

To have the official right or power to give orders or make decisions.

• Only the supervisor has the authority to approve the request.
• He doesn't have the authority to make that decision.

To have a strong effect or influence on something or someone.

• The new policy will have a major impact on the economy.
• His words had a profound impact on the audience.

To be able to affect what someone does or thinks, or how something develops.

• Her advice had a significant influence on my choice.
• The lobby group has considerable influence in Washington.

To feel both positive and negative about something.

• I have mixed feelings about moving.
• She has mixed feelings about the news.

To want something very much.

• Nicole has her heart set on going to New York this weekend.
• She had her heart set on the red bike, so we bought it for her.

To start doubting a decision you have made or are about to make.

• I'm having second thoughts about moving abroad.
• He had second thoughts just before signing the contract.

to be unsure about something

• I have my doubts about him.
• She has her doubts.

Much better or more advanced than others.

• Her performance was head and shoulders above the rest.
• This solution is head and shoulders above the previous one.