H

Idioms beginning with "H"

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Contents of H:

[have seen better days]

See: [SEE BETTER DAYS].

[have someone by the balls] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable}

To have someone at a disadvantage or in one's power.

The kidnappers had the company by the balls for six long weeks.

[have something going for one] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal}

To have ability, talent; good looks, and/or influence in important places helping one to be successful.

Well now, Pat Jones, that's another story — she's got something going for her.

[have something on] {v. phr.}, {informal}

To have information or proof that someone did something wrong.

Mr. Jones didn't want to run for office because he knew the opponents had something on him.

* /Mr. Smith keeps paying blackmail to a man who […]

[have something on the ball] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial}

To be smart, clever; to be skilled and have the necessary know-how.

You can trust Syd; he's got a lot on the ball OR he's got something on the ball.

[have sticky fingers]

See: [STICKY FINGERS].

[have or take a shot at]

See: [HAVE GO AT].

[have the best of] or [have the better of]

See: [GET THE BETTER OF] (2).

[have the better of] or [have the best of]

See: [GET THE BETTER OF].

[have the cart before the horse]

See: [CART BEFORE THE HORSE].