have it away
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To secretly be with someone romantically, or to steal something and run off.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
slang
(British slang) To have sex with someone.
"Rumours spread around the office that he'd been having it away with his colleague."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1
idiomatic
slang
(British slang) To steal something and escape with it.
"The thieves had it away with three paintings before the alarm even sounded."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Strongly British slang. The sexual sense ('have it away with someone') is vulgar and informal. The stealing sense ('have it away with the cash') is also informal and dated. Both senses are considered low register.
Commonly used with
with someone cash goods on one's toes
Forms
Base
have it away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
has it away
he/she/it
Past simple
had it away
yesterday
Past participle
had it away
have + pp
-ing form
having it away
continuous
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