holy crap
An expression of great surprise or shock
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
holy crap on a stick
Expresses extreme surprise or shock
holy crickets
An expression of surprise or shock
holy crud
an expression of surprise or shock
holy doodle
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
holy fire
strong enthusiasm or passion
holy fuck
Expressing extreme surprise or shock
holy macaroni
An expression of surprise or shock
holy mackerel
An expression of surprise or shock
holy moley
An expression of great surprise or shock
Holy of Holies
A place or thing considered most sacred or private
holy shit
An expression of great surprise or shock
holy smoke
an expression of surprise or shock
home and hosed
certain to succeed or win
home away from home
A place where one feels comfortable and at ease, like their own home
home game
A situation or competition in which one has an advantage
home is where the heart is
One feels most at home where they have strong emotional connections
home sweet home
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
home team
the team playing on their own field
home training
good manners or behavior learned at home
home wrecker
Someone who damages or destroys a relationship or marriage
homeless dumping
The practice of releasing patients or prisoners into areas with limited support
homely as a hedge fence
Unattractive or uninviting in appearance
Honest Abe
A nickname for someone known for honesty
honest John
An honest and trustworthy person
honesty is the best policy
It is always best to tell the truth
honey do list
A list of tasks one person asks another to do, often a spouse
honey hole
A highly productive or profitable area
honey trap
A tempting situation that conceals a hidden danger or problem
honor in the breach
A rule or law is more often disobeyed than obeyed
honorable mention
A recognition of achievement, but not the top award
hook and eye
a small metal fastener
hook and loop
a type of fastener with two parts
hook it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hook up
to connect or meet someone, often romantically
hoot and holler
to shout and cheer loudly
hoot owl shift
a late-night work shift
hoover flag
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hop off
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hop the wag
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hop up
to get up or rise quickly
hope against hope
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hope for the best, and prepare for the worst
Be optimistic but also prepare for a bad outcome
hope springs eternal
People never lose hope, no matter how unlikely something is
hopping mad
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
horizontal dancing
engaging in sexual activity
horizontal jogging
engaging in sexual activity
horizontal mambo
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
horizontal refreshments
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
horizontal slam dance
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
horizontal tango
a euphemism for sexual intercourse
horror show
A situation or event that is chaotic or disastrous
horse and buggy
an old-fashioned or outdated thing
horse and carriage
a traditional wedding gift
horse and rabbit stew
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
horse armor
A useless or unnecessary feature or product
horse around
To fool around or waste time
horse of a different color
A completely different matter or issue
horse opera
a Western movie or television show
horse pill
a large or unpleasant pill