have it in for
To want bad things to happen to someone, often for no fair reason.
Meanings
To be persistently hostile or unfair toward a specific person, often seemingly without good reason.
"Ever since I arrived late that one time, I feel like my manager has really had it in for me."
To deliberately try to cause problems or hardship for someone over a period of time.
"The kids at school had it in for him because he always got the highest marks in the class."
Always followed by a person or group. Implies the hostility is ongoing and possibly unfair or unjustified. Common in everyday speech when someone feels they are being treated unfairly by an authority figure such as a boss or teacher.
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