Idioms beginning with H
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Meaning: Used to describe something that is very complex in a ridiculous or silly way.
Example: The inventor proudly displayed a Heath Robinson machine that used ropes, bells, and buckets just to make a cup of tea. Read more ➺
Meaning: Doing something very quickly or in large amounts.
Example: The startup grew hand over fist, signing new customers every week so the team expanded fast. Read more ➺
Meaning: To have great or unexpected success or luck.
Example: After launching her online shop, she hit the jackpot when a celebrity endorsed her products. Read more ➺
Meaning: In excellent health; strong, fit, and full of life.
Example: After recovering from surgery, my grandfather is now hale and hearty again. Read more ➺
Meaning: To avoid being found, noticed, or contacted; to dodge someone or something.
Example: The politician kept playing hide and seek with the press to avoid tough questions. Read more ➺
Meaning: A noisy, confused, and busy situation; a state of commotion or bustle.
Example: There was so much hurry-scurry at the railway station that nobody could hear the announcements. Read more ➺
Meaning: In a confused, disorderly, or chaotic way.
Example: The children scattered helter-skelter when the fireworks began. Read more ➺
Meaning: To keep emotions under control, holding back love, sadness, or fear.
Example: She told him to hold your heart and stay calm during the heartbreaking news. Read more ➺
Meaning: To resist or refuse to give in.
Example: The small town managed to hold out against the enemy until help arrived. Read more ➺
Meaning: Different people are suited to different tasks.
Example: The manager said horses for courses when assigning tasks to team members based on their strengths. Read more ➺
