Idioms beginning with H
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Meaning: To scold or criticize someone very severely for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Example: The teacher had to haul over the coals the students who cheated on the exam. Read more ➺
Meaning: To play roughly or behave in a silly, noisy way.
Example: The boys were horsing around in the backyard and accidentally broke the window. Read more ➺
Meaning: Busy and noisy activity in a place full of people.
Example: After moving to Chicago, Daniel needed time to adjust to the hustle and bustle of city life. Read more ➺
Meaning: Without any doubt; clearly the best or most obvious.
Example: This restaurant is hands down the best place to eat in the city. Read more ➺
Meaning: A past period remembered as peaceful, happy, and prosperous.
Example: He often described his childhood as the halcyon days, when life felt simple and secure. Read more ➺
Meaning: To take temporary responsibility while someone else is absent.
Example: She stayed late to hold the fort while her manager attended an off-site meeting. Read more ➺
Meaning: Difficult and slow to make progress, requiring sustained effort or patience.
Example: Negotiations over the contract were heavy going, with little progress after hours of discussion. Read more ➺
Meaning: In direct competition between two people, teams, or sides.
Example: The two tech companies are going head-to-head as they launch their flagship phones. Read more ➺
Meaning: A playful way to wish someone a happy birthday, used casually like a light-hearted variant.
Example: At work, someone surprised him with cupcakes and said "happy cake day" for his birthday. Read more ➺
Meaning: Actively involved in doing something directly, not just supervising or watching.
Example: The manager took a hands-on approach and worked with the team on the shop floor. Read more ➺
