I have already had this vs I have had this

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I have already had this' emphasizes that the action of having this occurred before a specific point in time, while 'I have had this' simply states the fact of having experienced it at some point. The choice between them depends on the specific emphasis the speaker wants to convey.

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I have already had this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It emphasizes that the action of having this occurred before a specific point in time.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of having this took place before a particular time or event. It adds a sense of completion or emphasis on the timing of the action.

Examples:

I have already had this conversation with him.
She has already had this experience in the past.

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I have already had occasion this week to state that this is inextricably bound up with the problem of energy.
I have already had occasion to deplore this and other resolutions, in February 2010, when the previous urgent resolution on that country was adopted.
I have already had occasion in this House to tell you that I was in favour of this.
Moreover, it is my intention - and I have already had talks on this last October - to involve the central and eastern European countries in any future emissions trading regime.
I have already had occasion to say this: the rules of law we claim to uphold should be the same for everyone.
I have already had to say goodbye to you twice.
I have already had an opportunity to discuss this proposal here in Parliament.
I have already had several opportunities to talk to you about this issue.
But today I have already had a foretaste of that debate.
I have already had the opportunity to meet them - I did so yesterday - and I am very well aware of the extremely difficult conditions under which their parliament's members have to work.
I have already had a correction made but I would ask you formally to facilitate through the day the possibility for colleagues in the ELDR Group to contact sessional services.
I have already had an opportunity to have discussions with the animal welfare group here in Parliament, and I certainly think we will get some results too.
I have already had the coach man measure the journey.
For your information, Josh, I have already had a job offer.
I have already had a chance to discuss my position with Mr Ringholm, the Swedish Finance Minister on two occasions.
With regard to Slovenia, I have already had the opportunity to thank Mr Volcic for his valuable contribution and his report.
Mr President, I have already had occasion to stress how important this presidency considers Mediterranean policy to be when meeting with the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
I have already had the opportunity to thank the Court for the very good cooperation enjoyed again this year.
I have already had the opportunity to present the figures to you.
Mr President, I have already had the opportunity to discuss this proposal at length with various stakeholders and players in the decision-making process.

Alternatives:

I have already experienced this.
I have already done this.

I have had this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It simply states the fact of having experienced it at some point without emphasizing the timing.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of having this took place at some point in the past. It is a straightforward statement of past experience.

Examples:

I have had this type of food before.
He has had this problem in the past.

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In the light of the above considerations, I would ask you, Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, to observe the progress of the action which we have proposed and which I have had this opportunity of describing to you on behalf of Mrs de Palacio.
I have had this suit for over a hundred years.
The lovely Agent Harris and I have had this conversation.
I have had this conversation on other vessels.
Oliver, ever sense it happened, I have had this fire inside of me That I can't get rid of with booze or pills.
I have had this crazy case of writer's block.
I have had this dream every night for a week... and I never get to see what's behind the curtain.
I myself was absent, but I have had this confirmed to me.
I have had this spell for a long time.
I have been through this before. I have had this debate with Parliament and I know what is going to happen later in the day.
I welcome the President-in-Office to Parliament officially since it is the first time I have had this direct contact with him.
Well, I haven't had this much excitement in 200 years.
I haven't had this much excitement since the war.
I can honestly say I haven't had this much fun...
I have never had this fortune.
I have always had this fear of the unknown.
I appreciate the support which I have had from this House for the last initiative.
I haven't had this conversation in a long time.
I haven't had this much fluid sucked out of me since that girl in Beretola.
I haven't had this many female friends since that bunch of popular girls in high school tried to trick me into killing myself.

Alternatives:

I experienced this.
I encountered this.

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I have already had this vs I have had this