have —— going for one

have —— going for one
informal
used to indicate how much someone has in their favour or to their advantage.
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  • have something going for one — {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To have ability, talent; good looks, and/or influence in important places helping one to be successful. * /Well now, Pat Jones, that s another story she s got something going for her./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

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  • have lots (everything) going for one — {v. phr.} To have abilities or qualities that help in achieving one s goal; assets working in one s favor. * /The young woman will surely get the job; she has everything going for her./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

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