H
Idioms beginning with "H"
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Contents of H:
[have one's hide] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To punish severely.
John's mother said she would have his hide if he was late to school again.
[have one's nose to the grindstone]
See: [KEEP ONE'S NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE].
[have one's wits about one] {v. phr.}
To be alert; remain calm; not panic.
Sam was the only one who kept his wits about him when the floodwaters of the Mississippi broke into our yard.
[have qualms about] {v. phr.}
To feel uneasy about; hesitate about something.
Mike had no qualms in telling Sue that he was no longer in love with her.
[have rocks in one's head] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To be stupid; not have good judgment.
When Mr. James quit his good job with the coal company to begin teaching school, some people thought he had rocks in his head.