have at

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have at (third-person singular simple present has at, present participle having at, simple past and past participle had at)

1. (transitive, idiomatic, archaic) To attack; to engage in combat with.
   • 1909, Anatole France (Alfred Allinson, translator), The Well of Saint Clare, ch. 10:

     The Prince of Venosa was in their midst, shouting: "Have at the traitor! Kill! Kill!"

2. (transitive, figurative) To take on; to begin dealing with.

   A huge dish of food was served, and we had at it.