Idioms beginning with H
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Meaning: to feel sympathy for someone when they are distressed
Example: Following the aftermath of the hurricane, my heart goes out to all the residents of New Orleans. Read more ➺
Meaning: to refer to something that is already overdue but must be started immediately
Example: After months of being unemployed, it's high time Paul starts a business of his own rather than keep waiting for paid employment. Read more ➺
Meaning: front-to-front
Example: Even with the increased hostility at work, Amanda faced all her colleagues head-on as she pitched her new proposal. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have had a wonderful past but no present or future in the field
Example: The company is now just a has-been. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be very popular
Example: The character is a household name because people are able to identify with the struggles that he faces. Read more ➺
Meaning: to not be able to do anything about a situation
Example: The manager tried his best to explain the situation after such a terrible mess created by the employee in the account. In the end, his hands were tied and he had to fire the staff members responsible for the mistake. Read more ➺
Meaning: being honest is always good and fruitful
Example: The company has high moral standards and has the words "honesty is the best policy" written all over its premises. Read more ➺
hope for the best, but prepare for the worst
Meaning: be optimistic but ready for hard times as well
Example: The tendency these days is to hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. Else in our days we would never be speaking about failing an exam. Read more ➺
Meaning: a short warning to look out or pay attention because something is about to happen
Example: Heads up, Jake — that branch is falling right toward the path. Read more ➺
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 ➺
