Idioms beginning with H
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Meaning: To resist or refuse to give in.
Example: The small town managed to hold out against the enemy until help arrived. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
