have the floor
have the right to speak in a meeting or gathering
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
have the last laugh
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have the law of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have the right time
to enjoy oneself and have a good time
have the tiger by the tail
to control a difficult or dangerous situation
have the wind up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have the wolf by the ear
To have a problem or situation under control but with difficulty
have the world by the tail
To have everything under control and be very successful
have time on one's hands
To have extra time available with no urgent tasks
have time on one's side
Have an advantage due to a lack of time pressure
have truck with
to have dealings or association with someone
have up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have Van Gogh's ear for music
to have no musical talent
have words
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hazard a guess
make an educated guess
hazard creep
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
he or she
Used to refer to a person without specifying their gender
he that goes a-borrowing, goes a-sorrowing
Borrowing money often leads to trouble and regret
he who can, does; he who cannot, teaches
Those who are capable do, while those who are not teach others.
he who hesitates is lost
Delayed action can lead to missed opportunities
He who knows does not speak. He who speaks does not know – Laozi, Chinese philosopher (604 BC – c. 531 BC)
Those who truly understand something rarely talk about it
he who laughs last laughs longest
Final success or victory often belongs to the one who waits patiently
he who lives by the sword, dies by the sword
Those who use violence will be destroyed by violence
He who loves the world as his body may be entrusted with the empire – Laozi, Chinese philosopher (604 BC – c. 531 BC)
One who loves and cares for the world like their own body can be trusted with great responsibility
he who makes a beast out of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man
Giving in to base desires can be an escape from life's troubles.
he who pays the piper calls the tune
The person who provides the funding has control over the project or situation.
He who sups with the Devil should have a long spoon
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
head and shoulders
significantly better or more advanced
head for the hills
to quickly leave or escape a place
head loss
a decrease in pressure or energy
head of steam
to gain momentum or confidence
head south
to decline or deteriorate
head to toe
Completely or from top to bottom
heads or tails
a way of making a decision by chance
heads up
A warning or notification to prepare for something.
heady days
Exciting and thrilling times
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Good health is more valuable than money
hear out
listen to someone's opinion or idea until they finish
hear the end of it
to be constantly reminded or criticized for something
hear the grass grow
to be extremely quiet and still
hear things
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hear through the grapevine
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hear voices
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
heart balm
Something that soothes or comforts the mind or feelings
heart of glass
Someone easily hurt or offended
heart of hearts
Deep down, in one's innermost thoughts or feelings
heart to heart
Candid.
hearth and home
One's home and family
hearts and flowers
Excessive or insincere sentimentality
hearts on sleeves
To openly show one's emotions or feelings
heat wave
A prolonged period of abnormally hot weather
Heaven and Hell
Extreme opposite experiences or situations
heaven forbid
used to express a strong hope that something will not happen
heavy as a dead donkey
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
heavy equipment
Large machines used for construction or other heavy work
heavy foot
a tendency to press the accelerator pedal too hard
heavy going
Difficult or boring to do or understand
heavy hand
exercising strict control or punishment
heavy hitter
A person with great influence or power
heavy lifting
doing the most difficult or important part of a task