have something going for one

have something going for one
{v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To have ability, talent; good looks, and/or influence in important places helping one to be successful. * /Well now, Pat Jones, that's another story - she's got something going for her./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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