To become very famous or successful. Watch the video
Category: Idiom of the Day
be hit for six
To be upset or overwhelmed, especially suddenly or unexpectedly. Primarily heard in UK. Watch the video
hit (something) out of the (ball)park
To do or perform something extraordinarily well; to produce or earn an exceptional achievement. An allusion to hitting a home run in baseball that lands outside the stadium. Watch the video
be like herding cats
To be very unwieldy or unmanageable; to be nearly impossible to organize. Usually said of a group of people. Watch the video
rarer than hens' teeth
Incredibly scarce or rare; extremely difficult or impossible to find. Watch the video
henpecked
Of a man, thoroughly and continually dominated, intimidated, bullied, or browbeaten by a woman, especially his wife or girlfriend. Watch the video
he-man
A particularly strong, tough, and/or virile male, especially one who likes to flaunt his strength. Watch the video
hell week
A week in which new recruits or pledges of an organization, especially a college fraternity or sorority, are subjected to a series of hazing rituals prior to initiation. Watch the video
be shown the ropes
To be taught how to do or perform a job, task, or activity; to have explained or demonstrated how something is done. Watch the video
rue the day (that something happened)
To curse or bitterly regret a point in time (in which something happened or one did something). Watch the video