has it both ways

A form of have it both ways — Synonym of have one's cake and eat it too.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of have it both ways
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APA

has it both ways. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/has%20it%20both%20ways

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“has it both ways.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/has%20it%20both%20ways. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “has it both ways,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/has%20it%20both%20ways.

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