The ayes have it American British informal
This statement is mostly used when voting.
Most people voted for favoring something
There weren't any contributions to be made to this debate, it meant that the ayes had it.
Although the new bill raises a number of controversial issues, we think the ‘ayes’ have it.
Many citizens used to disapprove of the construction of industrial parks near their living areas, but with the more income they earned, I now think that the ayes have it.
1. To approve a document without actually verifying that the contents are accurate or properly completed
2. To complete a form or record, without doing the work required
Used when someone's offer or suggestion or what they have said is better than one they mentioned previously
To understand what someone is trying to say and agree with them
Used to share ideas or opinions in common with other people in public
Express agreement in an impatient way; all right!; that's enough
To be very wet
Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.