es in sich haben

Based on: haben
Phrase
1.

to be significant, to be serious

(The idea is that something is "packed" with whatever quality is has. Think of a short but very intense thunder storm or a government data leak.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'es in sich haben' have?

es in sich haben has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to be significant, to be serious.

What is 'es in sich haben' related to?

The word 'es in sich haben' is related to haben.

Where can I learn more about 'es in sich haben'?

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