H
Idioms beginning with "H"
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[hit the fan] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To become a big public problem or controversy.
The whole mess hit the fan when the judge was arrested for drunken driving for the second time.
[hit the hay] or [hit the sack] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To go to bed.
The men hit the hay early, in order to be out hunting at dawn.
Louis was so tired that he hit the sack soon after supper.
[hit the high spots] {v. phr.}
To consider, mention, or see only the more important parts of something such as a book, war, or school course.
In his lecture, the speaker hit the high spots of his subject.
* /The first course in general science […]
[hit the jackpot] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To be very lucky or successful.
Mr. Brown invented a new gadget which hit the jackpot.
Mrs. Smith hit the jackpot when she got Lula for a maid.
[hit the nail on the head] {v. phr.}
To get something exactly right; speak or act in the most fitting or effective way.
The mayor's talk on race relations hit the nail on the head.
[hit the road] {v. phr.}, {slang}
1. To become a wanderer; to live an idle life; become a tramp or hobo.
When Jack's wife left him, he felt a desire to travel, so he hit the road.
2. To leave, especially in a car.
* /It is getting late, so I […]
[hit the sauce] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To drink alcoholic beverages — especially heavily and habitually.
When Sue left him, Joe began to hit the sauce.
[hit the spot] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To refresh fully or satisfy you; bring back your spirits or strength. — Used especially of food or drink.
A cup of tea always hits the spot when you are tired.
* /Mother's apple pie always hits the spot with […]