head loss
a decrease in pressure or energy
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
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
heavy with child
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hedge one's bets
To reduce risk by taking multiple opposing positions
heffalump trap
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hell and half of Georgia
a large and chaotic area
hell from above
severe attack or criticism from a position of authority
hell if I care
expressing indifference or not caring
hell if I know
used to express lack of knowledge or uncertainty
hell mend someone
may someone suffer the consequences of their actions
hell on earth
A place or situation of extreme suffering or chaos
hell on wheels
Completely out of control or extremely difficult to manage
hell or high water
Regardless of obstacles or challenges
hell to pay
Severe consequences or punishment will follow
hell week
a period of intense and demanding activity
helmet hair
hair that is messy or flattened from wearing a helmet
help a lame dog over a stile
to assist someone who is struggling or in need
helping hand
Assistance or support given to someone in need
hem and haw
To speak hesitantly or evasively
hen's tooth
Something extremely rare or nonexistent
herbs and spices
A mixture of plant-based seasonings
herd cats
to manage or organize a group of people who are difficult to control
here and now
At this present moment and place
here and there
In various places or at different times
here goes nothing
To take a risk or do something with uncertain outcome
here to stay
Permanent or lasting
here we go again
A situation is happening again that has happened before
here you are
used to offer or give something to someone
here's to
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
here, there and everywhere
In many places or situations at the same time
hewers of wood and drawers of water
People who do menial or unskilled labor
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