hammer and sickle
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
hammer and tongs
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
hammer away
to work or try hard at something over a long period
hammer home
to emphasize or repeat something to make it very clear
hamster wheel
A situation where someone is working hard but getting nowhere
hand and blister
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
hand and foot
completely or utterly
hand down
pass something to a younger generation
hand in one's dinner pail
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hand it to someone
give someone credit or recognition
hand off
To transfer responsibility or a task to someone else
hand over
To give or surrender something to someone
hand over fist
To gain or earn something very quickly and in large amounts
hand over hand
to move carefully and slowly
hand over head
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hand someone their cards
to dismiss or fire someone
hand someone their hat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hand someone their head
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hand to God
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hand waving
Dismissing or ignoring something without proper consideration
handbags at dawn
a fierce and intense argument or confrontation
handbags at ten paces
A challenge or confrontation between two people, often in a dramatic or ritualistic manner
handle oneself
to behave or manage oneself in a situation
handle with kid gloves
Treat someone or something with great care and delicacy
hands down
without a doubt or competition
hands up
to surrender or admit defeat
handsome is as handsome does
A person's character is more important than their appearance
handwriting on the wall
A clear sign of impending doom or disaster
hang a leg
to sit with one leg crossed over the other
hang a Louie
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hang a Ralph
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hang a uey
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hang an arse
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hang around
to stay or linger in a place
hang heavy
to have a strong and unpleasant effect
hang in
to persevere or persist
hang in the balance
To be in a state of uncertainty or undecided outcome
hang low
to be or feel depressed
hang on
to wait or be patient for a short time
hang on every word
Listen very closely and attentively to what someone is saying
hang one's hat
to make a place one's home or headquarters
hang out
spend time relaxing with someone
hang out one's shingle
To open or start a business or practice
hang out to dry
to abandon or leave someone in a difficult situation
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