Idioms beginning with H
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Meaning: Refers to rules or standards that are strictly defined, fixed, and not open to interpretation or flexibility.
Example: The company's policies are hard and fast, leaving no room for exceptions. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used to describe situations where someone is left stranded or abandoned without assistance.
Example: After the company declared bankruptcy, employees were high and dry without severance pay. Read more ➺
Meaning: Leave someone to face punishment, criticism, or hardship unfairly, without offering any help.
Example: The manager denied any involvement and hung his assistant out to dry during the investigation. Read more ➺
Meaning: "Hotty Toddy" is a spirited chant associated with the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), used as a greeting, cheer, or rallying cry among students, alumni, and fans.
Example: As the game began, the crowd erupted in a Hotty Toddy, energizing the players. Read more ➺
Meaning: A situation full of problems or difficulties, often causing disputes or controversy.
Example: The journalist's investigation stirred up a hornet's nest in the political arena. Read more ➺
Meaning: to talk about the same subject over and over again, often in a tiresome way.
Example: He tends to harp on the same string when discussing his political views. Read more ➺
Meaning: a state of being lively, enthusiastic, and full of positive energy.
Example: After receiving the good news, she was in high spirits for the rest of the day. Read more ➺
Meaning: in need of money or experiencing financial difficulties.
Example: After losing his job, he found himself hard up and unable to pay the bills. Read more ➺
Meaning: a bribe given to someone to keep them from disclosing information.
Example: The politician was accused of paying hush money to cover up the scandal. Read more ➺
Meaning: living with just enough money to meet immediate needs without any savings.
Example: After losing his job, he lived a hand to mouth life, struggling to pay bills and buy groceries each month. Read more ➺
