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good things come to those who waitA patient seeker will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.Rate it:

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goodgesser, not a bad gesser.Someone says not bad pretty close, I come back with not a bad gesser or pretty good gessser.Rate it:

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grand poobahA person who is important or high-ranking.Rate it:

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grateA horizontal metal grille through which water, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.Rate it:

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HAHOAcronym of high altitude, high opening.Rate it:

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hail fromto be a native of, to come from, to originate from; to have as one's birth place or residenceRate it:

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hail yes!Expression to avoid using the word hell.Rate it:

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hammer outTo come to an agreement after much arguing.Rate it:

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hard to come byDifficult to find; rareRate it:

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have a lot of time forto hold in high esteem; to respectRate it:

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have the goodsHighly capable, skilled, proficient, or qualified in a particular pursuit or activity; possessing the necessary talents, abilities, experience, or resources to excel at something at a high level Not to be confused with ‘have the goods on’Rate it:

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hazard payAdditional compensation provided to employees who perform perilous or high-risk duties or work under considerable physical hardship or constraintsRate it:

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HE-double-hockey-sticksHell.Rate it:

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HE-double-LHell.Rate it:

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HE-double-toothpicksHell.Rate it:

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heave toTo cause the vessel to become dead in the water by pointing the bows directly towards the wind.Rate it:

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heave toTo come to a halt.Rate it:

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heavy handedCome down hard on something or someone.Rate it:

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hell and half of georgiaA very large region; everywhere.Rate it:

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hell hath no fury like a woman scornedA woman will make someone suffer if they reject her.Rate it:

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hell if I knowSynonym of I don't knowRate it:

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hell in a hand basketto go to one's doom, to deteriorate quickly, to proceed on a course to disaster. The phrase go to hell in a handbasket is an American phrase which came into general use during the American Civil War, though its popularity has spread into other countries.Rate it:

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hell mend someoneExpressing exasperation at someone whose behavior is likely to result in trouble but who will not heed warnings.Rate it:

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hell of a rideDuhRate it:

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hell on earthA very unpleasant situation; torment, particularly when widespread.Rate it:

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hell on wheelsTough, aggressive, lawless, wild.Rate it:

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hell or high waterHighly adverse circumstances; acts of God.Rate it:

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hell raiserwild pleasure seekerRate it:

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hell to payVery unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.Rate it:

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hell weekThe week during which new members are required to undergo undignified rites of initiation or gruelling discipline in order to be accepted into a fraternity, sorority, secret society, military group, etc.Rate it:

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hell, fire and brimstonehorror and destructionRate it:

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hell-bentstubbornly and often recklessly determined; cleaned up version: heck-bentRate it:

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here today, gone tomorrowRefers to things that come then go quickly because they seem to be here one day then gone the next dayRate it:

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hesiod says: even a fool after suffering gets him knowledge; the italians: can scotato da l'acqua calda ha paura poi della freddaA dog burnt by hot water afterwards fears cold.]Rate it:

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high and drystrandedRate it:

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high and loweverywhereRate it:

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high and mightyOverbearingly arrogant; ostentatiously self-important or self-aggrandizing.Rate it:

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high and mightyA social or economic group wielding undue power, influence or economic clout.Rate it:

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high as a kiteVery much under the influence of drugs, extremely high.Rate it:

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high as a kiteA person's internal condition of jubilation, enthusiasm, expectation, apprehension, obvious to others from the person's body language, verbal expressions, demeanor.Rate it:

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high cottonThe best of times; a time of well being.Rate it:

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high fiveWhen someone says "high five" they are asking you to give them a high five--to tap the palm of your hand against the palm of their same hand over your heads as you face each other; same as saying "give me a high five"; a gesture of agreement or celebration, like between winning team membersRate it:

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high five. down low. too slow.Something Americans do to have fun and form friendships--a bonding thing; camaraderie.Rate it:

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high groundA position of advantage or superiority in a conflict or competition.Rate it:

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high groundA location which is at a relatively high elevation, especially in comparison to the immediate surrounding area.Rate it:

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high horseTo show in your actions and expressions that you are superior to others, arrogant and haughtyRate it:

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high impactThe striking of one thing against another at a high altitude.Rate it:

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high jinkstomfooleryRate it:

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high noonExactly noon; midday; the middle of the day.Rate it:

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high noteSomething's climax or best achievement.Rate it:

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