Having the majority of one’s income going towards the high costs of one’s home, such as mortgage or rent, property tax, utilities, etc., leaving very little money remaining for other expenditures. Watch the video
Category: Idiom of the Day
house cooling party
A party thrown to commemorate when someone leaves an apartment, flat, or house. Watch the video
be hounded (by someone or something)
To be pursued, chased, badgered, or pestered (by someone or something), especially persistently or relentlessly. Watch the video
hot tip
A piece of advice or information that is timely and helpful, especially if acted upon quickly. Watch the video
a hot hand
A continuous period of great success, luck, or fortune; a winning streak. Watch the video
hot desking
The act or practice of sharing desks or workstations between employees in an office so as to cut down on the amount of office space required. Watch the video
horse-trade
To negotiate, trade, or bargain in a shrewd, judicious manner. Primarily heard in US. Watch the video
be honor-bound to do (something)
To be or feel obliged to do something because it is morally correct or required by one’s sense of duty or integrity, even if one does not desire to do so. Primarily heard in US. Watch the video
honey-mouthed
Smooth, soothing, and sweet in voice, especially in a persuasive or seductive manner or intent. Watch the video
honey-do list
A list or collection of tasks or jobs one has been requested to perform or undertake, especially household duties or jobs, given to a person by their spouse or romantic partner. Watch the video