hash slinger
a cook or food server, especially in a cheap restaurant
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hash-trap
The mouth.
haste makes waste
Rushing leads to mistakes and loss
hasty
Precipitate, passionate. He is none of the Hastings sort; a saying of a slow, loitering fellow: an allusion to the Hastings pea, which is the first in season.
Hasty judgment leads to repentance. (Strauss, 1994 p. 196)
Making quick decisions often results in regret
hasty pudding
Oatmeal and milk boiled to a moderate thickness, and eaten with sugar and butter. Figuratively, a wet, muddy road: as, The way through Wandsworth is quite a hasty pudding. To eat hot hasty pudding for a laced hat, or some other prize, is a common feat at wakes and fairs.
hat
Old hat; a woman's privities: because frequently felt.
hat hair
hair that is flattened or messy from wearing a hat
hat in hand
showing respect or humility, often in a submissive manner
hatches
Under the hatches; in trouble, distress, or debt.
hatchet
"to throw the HATCHET," to tell lies. Same as "to draw the long bow."
hatchet man
A person hired to carry out unpleasant tasks
hatchet wound
Vulva.
hate is a strong word
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
hate someone's guts
To intensely dislike someone
Hats and Caps
Two political factions of Sweden in the 18th century, the former favourable to France, and the latter to Russia. Carlyle says the latter were called Caps, meaning night-caps, because they were averse to action and war; but the fact is that the French partisans wore a French chapeau as their badge, and the Russian partisans wore a Russian cap.
haughty and high minded
Having or showing a superior attitude
haul ass
to leave quickly or hurry away
haul off
To alter course so as to get farther away from an object.
haul someone over the coals
to severely scold or criticize someone
Hautville Coit
See HACKELL'S COIT. Havelok the Dane (haV lok). A hero of mediseval romance. He was the orphan son of Birkabegn, king of Denmark, was exposed at sea through the treachery of his guardians, and the raft drifted to the coast of Lincolnshire. Here a fisherman named Grim found the young prince, and brought him up as his own son.
have a bad time of it
Experience difficulties or hardships
have a ball
to enjoy oneself very much
have a bite
To try or experience something
have a bone to pick
have a disagreement or complaint to discuss
have a brick in one's hat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a crack at
to try or attempt something
have a fable for
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a fine finger
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a finger in
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a fit
to become extremely angry or upset
have a gas
to enjoy oneself very much
have a good one
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a good time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a good time of it
Enjoy a situation or experience
have a hand in
to be involved in something
have a handle on
To have control or understanding of something
have a hard time
Experience difficulty or struggle
have a hard time of it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a head for
have a natural ability or talent for something
have a heart
Show sympathy or kindness
have a jag on
to go on a drinking spree
have a laugh
to enjoy oneself and have fun
have a look
Examine or inspect something
have a look at something
Examine or inspect something
have a mind of one's own
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a moment
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a mountain to climb
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a pair
to have two of something, especially testicles
have a poor time of it
Experience difficulties or hardships
have a quiet word
to speak privately with someone
have a rough time of it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a say
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a seat
Sit down, usually as a sign of welcome or invitation
have a snootful
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a stab
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a tantrum
To have a sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger or frustration
have a thin time of it
to experience difficulties or hardships
have a tiger by the tail
to control something powerful and difficult to manage
have a time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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