A British colloquial phrase with two distinct uses depending on the tone.
A British colloquial phrase with two distinct uses depending on the tone. Squared up and aggressive, "let's have it" is a challenge to fight — the equivalent of "come on then." But said with anticipation or impatience, it simply means "go on, say what you've got to say" or "let's hear it." Both versions share the same in-your-face directness that British English does so well. The context and delivery tell you everything.
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UK and Irish slang — Cockney, Scouse, Geordie, Yorkshire, Glaswegian, Brummie, Welsh, West Country, plus Irish English. Centuries of regional dialects feeding into modern British and Irish street talk.
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A British exclamation of enthusiasm, triumph, or encouragement, used when something good happens or when urging someone to go for it. A phonetic rendering of have it with the h dropped in Cockney and broader urban British speech. Common in football terraces, casual banter, and social media reactions to exciting moments. Conveys pure unbridled enthusiasm without much nuance or qualification.
A British exclamation — typically shouted in a moment of triumph, excitement, or encouragement — equivalent to 'have it!' or 'yes!' Commonly heard at football matches, in pub banter, and among working-class communities in England. The dropped 'h' reflects regional pronunciation patterns, particularly in northern England and parts of London. Typically used to celebrate a goal, a successful move, or any moment of decisive action. High-energy and enthusiastic in register.
British and Australian slang meaning to have sex with someone. Typically used in casual, informal conversation and carries a blunt, unpretentious connotation — it's the kind of phrasing found in tabloid headlines or bawdy pub conversation rather than anything romantic. The phrase is well-established in British English and has been in use since at least the mid-20th century. It can refer to a single encounter and often implies something opportunistic or casual rather than a committed relationship.
You've been holding back all evening — let's have it, what's really going on?
(UK, colloquial) An invitation to fight.
(UK, colloquial) Tell what you have to say.