Idioms beginning with H

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hang in there

Meaning: wait, be patient till things work out

Example: Our company is going through tough times, but we're hanging in there; things will surely work out. Read more ➺


hit the nail on the head

Meaning: Describe something with total accuracy.

Example: Your analysis really hit the nail on the head. Read more ➺


hear on the grapevine

Meaning: to hear rumours about something

Example: I heard on the grapevine that he was being promoted, but I don't know anything further. Read more ➺


have no truck with

Meaning: avoid dealing or being associated with

Example: You should have no truck with those few in your class. They are just trying to misuse your trait of helping others. Read more ➺


head in the clouds

Meaning: daydreaming or absentminded

Example: He roams around all night with his head in the clouds. Read more ➺


Hobson’s choice

Meaning: given two options when in fact there is only one choice

Example: This is the dirtiest hotel that I have ever slept in! It is this room or out on the street, it's Hobson's choice. Read more ➺


hide light under a bushel

Meaning: to show modesty towards something or someone

Example: The man kept hiding his light under a bushel even though the whole neighbourhood is aware of his cleanliness initiatives for the society. Read more ➺


blood on hands

Meaning: be responsible for somebody's death

Example: This politician, who looks so successful and empathetic now has the blood of many people on his hands from the time that riots took place under his orders. Read more ➺


have a ball

Meaning: to have a great time

Example: The team had a ball at the corporate event. Rarely are such parties so interesting for the employees. Read more ➺


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