the noes have it
the noes have it
The majority has voted against something. Though many felt sure the funding bill would be passed, last-minute defection by several key senators has meant that the noes have it.
See also: have, noes
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
the noes have it
the negative votes are in the majority. Compare with the ayes have it (at aye).See also: have, noes
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- last-minute
- no offense meant
- mean to
- meant
- be meant to (do something)
- want rid of somebody/something
- on the nod
- go in a different direction
- fiddler's bidding
- put some teeth into