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Difference between Have it away with someone and Have it out with someone

have it away with someone—(sl.) have sex with a person (also:

  • have it off with someone): No one would dream of having it away with his mistress.

Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase have it away on one’s toes—(UK sl.) escape, run away:

  • Terry too had evaded the guard and in today’s parlance “had it away on his toes.”

have it out with someonediscuss the matter with smb. in order to settle a dispute, misunderstanding, etc.:

  • You must have this out with Emmeline, find how she stands with this young man and strongly discourage the whole affair.