have someone going
The phrase "have someone going" is often used in casual speech to describe situations where someone is temporarily deceived or emotionally stirred.
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Definition
B2Everyday Conversation
(informal)To deceive or trick someone into believing something untrue, often for a short time.
Example
- You really had me going with that fake lottery ticket!
B2Everyday Conversation
(informal)To make someone excited, anxious, or emotionally affected.
Example
- The horror movie had everyone going with its sudden scares.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "have someone going":
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