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American Idioms Starting with H

Be prepared for fast and/or rough movement.

To listen very carefully to someone. ex. "Grandpa was telling a story and the kids were hanging on his every word."

To be a gossiper. To be a person who can't keep a secret. ex. "Don't tell her anything! She has a big mouth."

To have a lot of good things in one's life. To have many things working to one's benefit. ex. "She has a lot going for her - she's smart, attractive, has a good job, etc."

To be unsure or uncertain about something.

(To) have mixed feelings (about something)

To be busy, occupied with some kind of activity, work, etc. ex. "I have my hands full with my three children."

To really want something to happen. To expect something to happen. ex. "Julie has her heart set on going to London this summer."

To satisfy a need exactly. To be exactly right (often said about food or drinks). ex. "That was a delicious meal - It hit the spot."

To run into a problem. ex. "The project hit a snag when testing failed to produce favorable results"

Easily. By far. ex. "She is hands down the most beautiful girl in class."

Usually said of clothing that has been passed on from one person to another. ex. "A hand-me-down dress."