Idioms beginning with H

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hold out

Meaning: To resist or refuse to give in.

Example: The small town managed to hold out against the enemy until help arrived. Read more ➺


horses for courses

Meaning: Different people are suited to different tasks.

Example: The manager said horses for courses when assigning tasks to team members based on their strengths. Read more ➺


hope against hope

Meaning: To keep hoping even when the situation seems hopeless.

Example: She waited by the phone, hope against hope that her son would call. Read more ➺


hang fire

Meaning: To delay or postpone an action or decision.

Example: The committee decided to hang fire on approving the new policy until more data was available. Read more ➺


honeymoon period

Meaning: A short phase of happiness, harmony, and excitement at the start of a relationship, job, or new experience.

Example: The new teacher enjoyed a honeymoon period where students were on their best behavior. Read more ➺


hot mess

Meaning: A person or situation that is attractive or interesting but very disorganized or chaotic.

Example: After the breakup, Jenna was a hot mess, crying one minute and laughing the next. Read more ➺


hold water

Meaning: To be valid, logical, or convincing; an argument or idea that stands up to scrutiny.

Example: The lawyer argued that the accusation simply did hold water, convincing the jury of its validity. Read more ➺


high and low

Meaning: Everywhere; in all places, without missing any spot.

Example: The police searched high and low for the missing child in every corner of the city. Read more ➺


hits different

Meaning: Feels emotionally stronger than usual, creating a deeper impact.

Example: Listening to that song after a breakup hits different; every lyric feels personal now. Read more ➺


have a blast

Meaning: To have a great time and enjoy oneself a lot.

Example: We had a blast at the carnival, riding all the roller coasters. Read more ➺


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