Idioms beginning with H
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Meaning: Remain silent rather than speaking, especially when it might be expected to say something.
Example: Please speak now or forever hold your peace. Read more ➺
Meaning: Remain firm and determined in a difficult situation without giving in or changing your stance.
Example: Despite the criticism, she hang tough and stays true to her beliefs. Read more ➺
Meaning: To have the essential power or control necessary to achieve a particular outcome or success.
Example: Her groundbreaking research could hold the key to curing the disease. Read more ➺
Meaning: A public clamor or outburst of protest against an issue or action.
Example: The government's new policy sparked a hue and cry from the public, demanding its immediate withdrawal. Read more ➺
Meaning: Official Release: A full-scale public launch of a product or service with extensive marketing.
Example: The company scheduled a hard launch for its new smartphone next month. Read more ➺
Meaning: To resolve a conflict or disagreement by embracing the other person, thereby reconciling and moving past the issue.
Example: After their heated argument, Jake and Tom decided to hug it out and move on. Read more ➺
Meaning: An exclamation expressing surprise, shock, or astonishment, often used to react to something unexpected.
Example: Holy cow! I can't believe we actually won the championship. Read more ➺
Meaning: Be in a very dangerous situation or state; to be very close to death, failure, etc.
Example: The company's future is hanging by a thread after the recent financial crisis. Read more ➺
Meaning: Lacking empathy, kindness, or compassion.
Example: The manager’s decision to fire his employees without any explanation showed his heart of stone. Read more ➺
Meaning: To remain valid or true over time.
Example: The contract terms hold good despite the recent policy changes. Read more ➺