have (something) back
idiom
: to receive (something) that is returned or restored
If I lend you this book, can I have it back by next Tuesday?
How I wish I could have my youth back (again)!
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With a part of the spine out of place, patients may have back stiffness, be unable to stand for more than a few minutes, or have trouble walking.
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Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Annunen did allow a pair of goals — one on a long wrist shot through traffic that Bednar said his goalie would like to have back, and one on an odd play in his crease.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Can’t tolerate loud noises, or busy places, crowds, always looking for exits, can’t have back to the door, memory issues.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Aug. 2024
News to Know Yelich done for the year Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich will have back surgery today, which will end an outstanding season for the 32-year-old, who has helped power Milwaukee to become one of the NL’s best — and most surprising — teams.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
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Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Annunen did allow a pair of goals — one on a long wrist shot through traffic that Bednar said his goalie would like to have back, and one on an odd play in his crease.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Can’t tolerate loud noises, or busy places, crowds, always looking for exits, can’t have back to the door, memory issues.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Aug. 2024
News to Know Yelich done for the year Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich will have back surgery today, which will end an outstanding season for the 32-year-old, who has helped power Milwaukee to become one of the NL’s best — and most surprising — teams.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Have (something) back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20%28something%29%20back. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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