dated To be well or perfectly suited to someone’s job, need, or purpose. Primarily heard in US. Watch the video
Category: Idiom of the Day
housewarming (party)
A party thrown to celebrate when someone moves into a new apartment, flat, or house. Watch the video
horse and rabbit stew
A situation comprised of both crude or unpleasant things as well as those which are pleasing or beneficial, usually with the former in greater proportion to the latter. Used especially in reference to economics or business. Watch the video
not have a hope in hell (of doing something)
To not have any chance at all of doing or achieving something. Watch the video
honours are even
Both sides are equally matched; the contest is equal or level; neither side has been victorious. Primarily heard in UK. Watch the video
honorable mention
A recognition or citation of merit given to a contestant, exhibition, entry, etc., in a competition despite that person or thing not being awarded a prize or top honor. Primarily heard in US. Watch the video
the honest truth
The sincere, unadulterated truth. Watch the video
leave (someone) holding the baby
To foist responsibility or guilt for something on someone else; to allow someone else to take the blame for something. Primarily heard in UK. Watch the video
hold (one's) nerve
To remain calm, steady, and resolute, especially in the face of danger or adversity. Watch the video
hit the big time
To become very famous or successful. Watch the video