Idioms beginning with H

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happily ever after

Meaning: A joyful, idealized conclusion to a story or situation, often implying lasting happiness.

Example: After overcoming many challenges, they lived happily ever after in their cozy village. Read more ➺


hard yards

Meaning: Significant effort or hard work, especially in challenging tasks.

Example: She's already done the hard yards to establish her business. Read more ➺


hedge one’s bets

Meaning: To protect oneself against loss by supporting multiple options or courses of action.

Example: The investor decided to hedge his bets by putting money into both real estate and stocks. Read more ➺


hit the wall

Meaning: Reaching a point of complete physical or mental exhaustion.

Example: After running the marathon for 20 miles, the runner suddenly hit the wall and had to stop. Read more ➺


high-end

Meaning: Representing the most expensive, luxurious, or superior quality goods, services, or market segments.

Example: The latest iPhone is considered a high-end mobile device for its unbeatable camera, exceptional performance, and luxurious design. Read more ➺


hung the moon

Meaning: To be perfect and flawless in every way; to be highly esteemed and admired.

Example: The way he talks about his girlfriend, you'd think she hung the moon, but she's really just an average person. Read more ➺


to the hilt

Meaning: Used to indicate doing something to the maximum degree or extent.

Example: He funded the renovation to the hilt, sparing no expense. Read more ➺


hand in glove

Meaning: Work very closely and harmoniously with someone, often with shared goals.

Example: The marketing team worked hand in glove with the designers to launch the new campaign. Read more ➺


hand and glove

Meaning: Describes a very close relationship between two people or groups, often implying harmony or cooperation.

Example: The manager and the assistant work hand and glove to keep the project running smoothly. Read more ➺


hold your peace

Meaning: Remain silent rather than speaking, especially when it might be expected to say something.

Example: Please speak now or forever hold your peace. Read more ➺


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