Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

have the Midas touch
- have the ability to make money easily
My uncle has the Midas touch and he makes money at whatever he does.
have the presence of mind to (do something)
- have the calmness and ability to act sensibly in a difficult situation
My aunt had the presence of mind to write a will before she passed away.
have the right-of-way
- have the right to drive in one lane while driving
The small car had the right-of-way but was hit by the large truck anyway.
have the time of one's life
- have a very good time
We had the time of our life at the party last night.
have the wherewithal to (do something)
- have the money or energy to do something
The man does not have the wherewithal to go to court and fight his case.
have them rolling in the aisles
- make an audience laugh a lot
The speaker had them rolling in the aisles when he gave his talk.
have to (do something)
- be obliged or forced to do something
I have to leave at 4:00 or I will be late for my appointment.
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