Idioms Beginning With H

Hail Mary (n. or adj.)

Meaning:

A desperate, last-ditch attempt

Hair of the Dog (That Bit You)

Meaning:

A small amount of the alcoholic beverage that caused your hangover

Hands are Tied

Meaning:

You are prevented from doing something. It is not within your power

Hang It Up

Meaning:

To retire, to end an activity one has pursued for a long time

Hanging by a Thread

Meaning:

In great danger of elimination or failure

Happy-Go-Lucky

Meaning:

If you are a happy-go-lucky person, you are cheerful and carefree all the time.

Hard Nut to Crack

Meaning:

A difficult problem or a difficult person

Hat Trick

Meaning:

Scoring three goals in hockey or soccer (football), or accomplishing three of anything.

Get Off Scot Free

Meaning:

Be accused of wrongdoing but pay no penalty at all

Hatchet Job

Meaning:

A strong attack on someone’s reputation; intentionally destructive criticism; calumny

Have (one’s) head in the clouds

Meaning:

Not know what is happening around you or out of touch with reality

Have a Bone to Pick (with Someone)

Meaning:

To want to discuss something someone has done that has angered or annoyed you.

Have a Chip on One’s Shoulder

Meaning:

To harbor resentment; to have an angry attitude

Have a Lot on One’s Plate

Meaning:

Be busy, be in the middle of many ongoing tasks

Have a Lot Riding On (Something)

Meaning:

Be depending on the successful outcome or development of something

Have a Nose for (Something)

Meaning:

To have natural ability at something, a talent for finding something

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