house of cards
A situation that is unstable and likely to collapse
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
house of God
a church or place of worship
house of ill fame
A place of disreputable or immoral activity
house poor
Spending most of one's income on housing expenses
how are you
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
how come
Used to ask for an explanation or reason
how goes it
asks about someone's well-being or situation
how long is a piece of string?
A question has no definitive answer
how so
Used to ask for explanation or clarification
how's the weather
Asking about someone's well-being or current situation
how's tricks
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
howl at the moon
To protest or complain futilely
huckleberry above a persimmon
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
huckleberry above one's persimmon
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
huff and puff
To threaten or bluster without taking action
hugs and kisses
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
human touch
Personal and emotional consideration in interactions
Humpty Dumptyism
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hunch over
to bend forward with a curved back
hunger and thirst
Strong desire or craving
hunger never knows the taste, sleep never knows the comfort
Necessities are not appreciated until they are lacking
hunger sauce
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hunker down
Prepare to endure a difficult situation
hunt where the ducks are
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hurler on the ditch
Someone who criticizes or offers advice without being involved
hurling and burling
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hurrah's nest
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hurry up and wait
To be rushed into action, then forced to wait
hurt a fly
to harm someone or something in any way
hurt someone's feelings
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
husband and wife
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
hustle and bustle
A crowded and busy environment with a lot of activity
hutch up
to settle or live together
hydrogen burning
a star's core nuclear reaction process
I can tell you
I am able to inform or explain something to you
I can't hear you over the sound of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I can't lie
To be honest or truthful
I choose violence
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I could eat a horse
To be extremely hungry
I don't fancy yours
I don't like your idea or proposal
I don't know about that
Expressing doubt or uncertainty about something
I fear
used to express a polite or formal warning
I hardly know her
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I have a bridge to sell you
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I just work here
I don't have authority or control
I never did
Used to express that something was never done or experienced
I never miss
always attends or watches something
I rest my case
I have presented enough evidence to support my argument
I see, said the blind man
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I take it
I understand or assume something is true
I tell a lie
I'm about to say something untrue
I tell you
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I wish
Expresses a desire or hope for something
I would
used to express polite refusal or hesitation
I'd like to see someone try
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I'd say
used to express a tentative opinion
I'll be
used to express agreement or confirmation
I'll be a monkey's uncle
I'm extremely surprised
I'll be bound
I am certain or sure
I'll be damned
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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