H
Idioms beginning with "H"
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[hate one's guts] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To feel a very strong dislike for someone.
Dick said that he hated Fred's guts because Fred had been very mean to him.
[hats off to] or [one's hat is off to] {truncated phr.}, {informal}
Used to recognize and praise a job well-done.
Hats off to anyone who runs the twenty-six mile race.
My hat is off to the chef who created this delicious meal.
Compare: [TAKE […]
[haul down] {v.}, {informal}
1. To catch (as a ball) usually after a long run.
Willie hauled down a long fly to center field for the third out.
The star halfback hauled down the pass for a touchdown.
2. To tackle in football.
* /Ted was […]
[haul down one's colors] or [strike one's colors] {v. phr.}
1. To pull down a flag, showing you are beaten and want to stop fighting.
After a long battle, the pirate captain hauled down his colors.
2. To admit you are beaten; say you want to quit. […]
[haul in] or [haul up] or [pull in] {v.}, {slang}
To bring before someone in charge for punishment or questioning; arrest.
John was hauled in to court for speeding.
The tramp was hauled up for sleeping on the sidewalk.
Compare: [CALL ON THE […]
[haul off] {v.}
To move suddenly. — Used with "and" usually before a verb like "hit" or "kick".
Ed hauled off and hit the other boy in the nose.
Lee hauled off and threw a touchdown pass.
[haul over the coals] or [rake over the coals] {v. phr.}
To criticize sharply; rebuke; scold.
The sergeant raked the soldier over the coals for being late for roll call.
Syn.: [DRESS DOWN].