have had a good innings

To have experienced a long stretch of success in one's job. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I love my job, and I've certainly had a good innings, but it's time for me to retire now.

have had a good innings

mainly BRITISH, OLD-FASHIONED

1. You can say that someone has had a good innings when they have just stopped doing something or are just about to stop doing something, for example a job, that they have been doing successfully for a long time. Note: An innings is a period in a game of cricket during which a particular team or player is batting. Roy, you've had a good innings — I reckon it's now time for you to pack up Formula 1.

2. When someone has just died or is about to die, if you say that they have had a good innings, you mean that they have lived for a long time and have had a good life. Note: An innings is a period in a game of cricket during which a particular team or player is batting. Lord knows, I've had a good innings and I'm in pain, Hannah. I want to go.

have had a good innings

have had a long and fulfilling life or career. British informal

In cricket, an innings is the period that a team or batsman spends batting, and a good innings is one during which a lot of runs are scored.

2002 Oldie He keeps dropping heavy hints when he visits: he…said the other evening I have had a good innings (I am 86).

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释义	have had a good innings have had a good innings To have experienced a long stretch of success in one's job. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I love my job, and I've certainly had a good innings, but it's time for me to retire now. See also: good, have, inning Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. have had a good innings mainly BRITISH, OLD-FASHIONED 1. You can say that someone has had a good innings when they have just stopped doing something or are just about to stop doing something, for example a job, that they have been doing successfully for a long time. Note: An innings is a period in a game of cricket during which a particular team or player is batting. Roy, you've had a good innings — I reckon it's now time for you to pack up Formula 1. 2. When someone has just died or is about to die, if you say that they have had a good innings, you mean that they have lived for a long time and have had a good life. Note: An innings is a period in a game of cricket during which a particular team or player is batting. Lord knows, I've had a good innings and I'm in pain, Hannah. I want to go. See also: good, have, inning Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. have had a good innings have had a long and fulfilling life or career. British informal In cricket, an innings is the period that a team or batsman spends batting, and a good innings is one during which a lot of runs are scored. 2002 Oldie He keeps dropping heavy hints when he visits: he…said the other evening I have had a good innings (I am 86). See also: good, have, inning Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: inning a good innings it's more than my job's worth more than your job's worth on the job walk off the job set (one) up with (someone or something) set up do a good job sack, to get/give the
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