hang out to dry
to abandon or leave someone in a difficult situation
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
hang over someone's head
To threaten or intimidate someone with a potential punishment or consequence
hang the moon
to do something extremely well or impressively
hang tight
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hang together
remain united and supportive
hang tough
to remain strong and determined despite difficulties
hang up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hang up one's boots
to retire from a job or activity
hang up one's fiddle
to give up or retire from a profession or activity
hang up one's hat
to retire or stop working
hang upon
to depend or rely on something
hangar queen
An aircraft that is frequently in repair or maintenance
hanging offence
an offence or mistake so serious it warrants severe punishment
Hansel and Gretel
People who leave a trail to find their way back
happen along
to arrive or occur by chance
happily ever after
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
happy as a pig in mud
Completely happy and content
happy as a pig in shit
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
happy chappy
A cheerful and contented person
happy landings
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
happy medium
A balance between two extremes
happy panda
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
happy place
A state of mind or location that brings joy and comfort
hard and fast
Strictly adhered to, without flexibility
hard at work
Busy and actively engaged in a task
hard cases make bad law
Unusual situations can lead to poor legal precedents
hard cheese
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hard done by
Unfairly treated or disadvantaged
hard feelings
Resentment or anger towards someone
hard nut to crack
A difficult problem or person to deal with
hard of hearing
having difficulty hearing
hard on the eyes
Unpleasant or difficult to look at
hard pass
a strong refusal or rejection
hard telling, not knowing
Unable to predict or know something
hard to swallow
Difficult to accept or believe
hard work never did anyone any harm
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
harden someone's heart
to make someone less sympathetic or compassionate
hardy perennial
A person or issue that persists or recurs over a long period
harp on one string
To repeat or emphasize one idea or topic excessively
harp on the same string
To repeat or emphasize something excessively
has left the building
someone or something is no longer present
hash out
to discuss and work out details
hash slinger
a cook or food server, especially in a cheap restaurant
haste makes waste
Rushing leads to mistakes and loss
hat hair
hair that is flattened or messy from wearing a hat
hat in hand
showing respect or humility, often in a submissive manner
hatchet man
A person hired to carry out unpleasant tasks
hate is a strong word
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hate someone's guts
To intensely dislike someone
haughty and high minded
Having or showing a superior attitude
haul ass
to leave quickly or hurry away
haul someone over the coals
to severely scold or criticize someone
have a bad time of it
Experience difficulties or hardships
have a ball
to enjoy oneself very much
have a bite
To try or experience something
have a bone to pick
have a disagreement or complaint to discuss
have a brick in one's hat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a crack at
to try or attempt something
have a fable for
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a fine finger
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.