be had
phrase
: to be tricked or fooled by someone
She doesn't want to buy a used car because she's worried about being had by a dishonest salesman.
I don't trust them. I think we've been had.
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The long Independence Day weekend means a big major yes to all of the above—especially hunting for deals because there are so many good ones to be had.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
And there are hours and hours of entertainment to be had in reliving the digital future that might have been.
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Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
And there are hours and hours of entertainment to be had in reliving the digital future that might have been.
—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
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“Be had.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20had. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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