hit rock bottom
To reach the lowest or most difficult point in a situation
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
hit someone for six
completely surprise or astonish someone
hit someone when they are down
To take advantage of someone when they are vulnerable
hit the accelerator
to increase speed or activity
hit the bottle
to start drinking heavily
hit the bricks
to start walking or leave a place, often to look for work
hit the buffers
To come to an end or be stopped due to difficulties or problems.
hit the fan
to become widely known and cause trouble
hit the gas
to accelerate or increase speed or effort
hit the gold
to achieve great success
hit the high notes
to perform or accomplish something exceptionally well
hit the pan
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hit the pavement
to start looking for a job
hit the rocks
to encounter serious difficulties or problems
hit the roof
to become extremely angry
hit the sheets
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hit the shelves
Become available for purchase
hit the shops
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hit the skids
to start to decline or deteriorate
hit the stores
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hit the streets
to start working or taking action outside, often in a public or urban area
hit the wall
to reach a point of extreme exhaustion or frustration
hit too close to home
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hit two targets with one arrow
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hit upon
Discover or think of something suddenly
hit with the stupid stick
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hitch one's wagon to
To associate oneself with someone or something for personal gain
hitch one's wagon to a star
To set ambitious goals and strive for great things
hither and thither
To or in various directions, often in a confused manner
hither and yon
To or in many different places
hive of activity
A place where a lot of activity is happening
ho kua bo ho jiak
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hoe one's row
to mind one's own business
hog heaven
A place or situation of great delight or pleasure
hoist by one's own petard
Damaged or destroyed by one's own plan or action
hold a grudge
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hold a light
to guide or assist someone
hold back
to restrain or control something
hold by the button
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hold cheap
to consider something of little value
hold down
to keep something under control
hold fast
To firmly maintain a position or attitude
hold firm
Remain strong and unwavering in a decision or position
hold it together
To remain calm and composed in a difficult situation
hold off
to delay or postpone something
hold on
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hold one's alcohol
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hold one's breath
Wait anxiously or expectantly for something to happen
hold one's drink
to be able to drink a lot without showing signs of intoxication
hold one's fire
to wait or refrain from acting or reacting
hold one's head high
Feel proud and confident
hold one's jaw
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hold one's liquor
to drink alcohol without showing its effects
hold one's mouth right
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hold one's nerve
To remain calm and confident in a difficult situation
hold one's own
To maintain one's position or performance despite challenges
hold one's peace
Remain silent and not express one's opinion
hold one's tongue
To remain silent or refrain from speaking
hold one's water
to wait patiently or restrain oneself
hold onto
to keep or retain something
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