he that goes a-borrowing, goes a-sorrowing
Borrowing money often leads to trouble and regret
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
he who can, does; he who cannot, teaches
Those who are capable do, while those who are not teach others.
he who hesitates is lost
Delayed action can lead to missed opportunities
He who knows does not speak. He who speaks does not know – Laozi, Chinese philosopher (604 BC – c. 531 BC)
Those who truly understand something rarely talk about it
he who laughs last laughs longest
Final success or victory often belongs to the one who waits patiently
he who lives by the sword, dies by the sword
Those who use violence will be destroyed by violence
He who loves the world as his body may be entrusted with the empire – Laozi, Chinese philosopher (604 BC – c. 531 BC)
One who loves and cares for the world like their own body can be trusted with great responsibility
he who makes a beast out of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man
Giving in to base desires can be an escape from life's troubles.
he who pays the piper calls the tune
The person who provides the funding has control over the project or situation.
He who sups with the Devil should have a long spoon
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
head and shoulders
significantly better or more advanced
head for the hills
to quickly leave or escape a place
head loss
a decrease in pressure or energy
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