have on
To be wearing something, or to have something planned, or to trick someone into believing something false.
Meanings
To be wearing a piece of clothing or accessory.
"She had on a bright red coat that made her easy to spot in the crowd."
(British) To have a scheduled commitment, appointment, or plan.
"I can't meet you on Thursday — I've got a lot on this week."
(British slang) To trick or tease someone into believing something that is not true.
"'They're giving everyone a day off tomorrow.' 'You're having me on — that never happens!'"
To have incriminating information or evidence against someone.
"The detective admitted they didn't have enough on the suspect to make an arrest."
Multiple distinct senses. The 'wearing' sense is very common and informal. The 'commitments' sense ('I have a lot on this week') is chiefly British. The 'teasing/tricking' sense ('Are you having me on?') is British slang.
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