Idioms beginning with H
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Meaning: If you do things too quickly, you can make mistakes.
Example: He tried to fix the leak in a hurry, but haste makes waste and it got worse. Read more ➺
Meaning: bad luck, tough luck
Example: The construction workers have a tough time out there, working continuously in the sweltering heat. It's really hard cheese for them. Read more ➺
Meaning: be attracted to someone exclusively
Example: Jane was a very popular girl in her college and was surrounded by admirers, but she had eyes only for Steve. Read more ➺
Meaning: fall deeply and completely in love, especially suddenly
Example: Tom and Mary are head over heels in love with each other and are going to get married next month. Read more ➺
Meaning: Be infatuated or intensely interested in someone romantically.
Example: He's obviously have the hots for his coworker—he can't stop staring at her. Read more ➺
Meaning: To throw a tantrum.
Example: A hissy fit is not justified just to get someone to listen to you. You have to be more mature than that. Read more ➺
Meaning: to speak in a boring tone.
Example: He kept harping on about something. I had stopped paying attention a long while back. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be very happy.
Example: Although the job does not pay very well, she is as happy as a clam there. Read more ➺
Meaning: someone who is used to luxury
Example: We aren't as wealthy as the Jones' to eat so high on the hog. Read more ➺
Meaning: a very busy place
Example: The restaurant on this weekend will be a hive of activities. Read more ➺
