Idioms beginning with H

hold your peace

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 ➺

hang tough

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 ➺

hold the key

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 ➺

hue and cry

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 ➺

hard launch

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 ➺

hug it out

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 ➺

holy cow

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 ➺

hang by a thread

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 ➺

heart of stone

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 ➺

hold good

Meaning: To remain valid or true over time.

Example: The contract terms hold good despite the recent policy changes. Read more ➺