Idioms beginning with H
Meaning: a woman who is being a nag to a man.
Example: Ken was a henpecked husband who would not dare contradict his wife. Read on
Meaning: be in a winning position.
Example: Agriculture-wise, the Green Revolution holds all the aces. Read on
Meaning: to have a plan or secret desire to get something.
Example: to have a plan or secret desire to get something. Read on
Meaning: to go to sleep or head to bed.
Example: I have to get up early, so I better hit the hay soon. Read on
Meaning: to go to bed
Example: I am really tired after all that exercise. I am going to hit the sack. Read on
Meaning: close ties or connections
Example: I saw a couple walking hand in hand along the beach. Read on
Meaning: prepare for disaster
Example: Dad's fishing pole dove into the lake without warning, and he hit the panic button before jumping up with the reel-spinning like crazy in his hand. Read on
Meaning: to have a good life, you need to have a good wife
Example: The first time I heard the phrase "happy wife, happy life," I was a small person in college and found it very pleasant. Read on
Meaning: why or how
Meaning: cheerful
Example: Even though it was storming outside, he kept his sunny disposition since he was happy-go-lucky. Read on