be had
idiom
: 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.
Examples of be had in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
For now, the only clues to be had regarded his body language.
—
Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
At one point in the book, Beckham says there is real pleasure to be had in looking down at your feet and seeing some fabulous heels.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Singh: From my vantage point, there’s still a lot of innovation to be had.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Frankly, Belair says, there are positive and interesting conversations to be had.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for be had 
Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
At one point in the book, Beckham says there is real pleasure to be had in looking down at your feet and seeing some fabulous heels.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Singh: From my vantage point, there’s still a lot of innovation to be had.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Frankly, Belair says, there are positive and interesting conversations to be had.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for be had
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'be had.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near be had
Cite this Entry
“Be had.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20had. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share