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haul somebody over the coalsTo express anger with someone in no uncertain terms when they do something wrong.Rate it:

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haul someone over the coalsTo express anger with someone in no uncertain terms when they do something wrong.Rate it:

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have a thingto have a crush, or a soft spot for someone.Rate it:

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have a wordTo speak to someone in private, often with a negative implication.Rate it:

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have eyes forTo be romantically interested in [someone].Rate it:

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have one's name on itTo be reserved for someone.Rate it:

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have one's number on itTe be destined for someone.Rate it:

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have someone by the ballsTo exercise total control over someone.Rate it:

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have someone by the short and curliesto exercise total control over someone.Rate it:

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have someone by the short hairsTo have someone in a difficult situation in which he or she is without alternatives and can be controlled.Rate it:

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have someone goingUsed other than as an idiom: See have, go.Rate it:

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have someone goingTo temporarily convince someone of a falsehood.Rate it:

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have someone goingTo cause someone to be excited, aroused, or upset.Rate it:

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have someone on toastTo have somebody in one's power, or in a compromising or helpless position.Rate it:

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have someone's backTo be prepared and willing to support or defend (someone).Rate it:

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have someone's backto always be ready to support, protect or help someoneRate it:

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have someone's blood on one's headTo be responsible for someone's death, pain, or misfortune.Rate it:

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have someone's guts for gartersTo reprimand severely.Rate it:

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have someone's hideTo punish or subdue someone.Rate it:

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have someone's numberTo understand a person's character, capabilities, or situation.Rate it:

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have the hots forTo be attracted (sexually or romantically) to (someone).Rate it:

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have the run ofTo have permission or freedom to move around throughout an area or to use something at will.Rate it:

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having a good run of itWhen something is going or has gone really well.Rate it:

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hay is for horsessaid as a retort to someone saying hey, used to indicate that the speaker disapproves of the usage of the word "hey", perhaps due to a dislike of informal speech.Rate it:

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hay ropa tendidasomeone is within earshot; someone might be listening in to the conversationRate it:

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he could be her fatherOne could be someone's parent, said of a man older than a woman.Rate it:

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he looked like a dying calf in a hail storm.When someone looks ill.Rate it:

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he shoots, he scoresSaid as someone scores a goal.Rate it:

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he shoots, he scoresSaid as someone accomplishes something.Rate it:

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he/she is on fireWhen someone is described as being 'on fire' they are performing at their absolute best, they're unstoppable, unbelievable, very impressiveRate it:

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head and shoulders above someoneTo be superior in something, to be better in quality and talent than othersRate it:

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Head in the CloudsSomeone who is distracted and preoccupied, scatterbrained, lost in thoughtsRate it:

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heads I win, tails you loseSaid to describe a conflict in which someone has a particular advantage from the start.Rate it:

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heap onTo give someone a lot of, especially moreso than is appropriate or that the recipient can handle.Rate it:

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hear outTo listen to someone until that person has finished.Rate it:

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heart bursting with prideFeeling very proud for someone or something.Rate it:

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heavy handedCome down hard on something or someone.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 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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here you areSaid when you hand something over to someone or do a favour to them, usually to draw the recipient's attention to the exchange; Equivalent to “thank you” when receiving something..Rate it:

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here's your signA sarcastic remark and gesture that is said and done when someone says something stupid. This is said while holding the back of your right hand in a fist to your forehead with the index finger and thumb extended to form an "L" for "Loser." This is done and said to someone when they ask an obvious question and they should have known the answer; it points out to someone how dumb the question was that they just asked.Rate it:

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Hide or HairSomething that is not to be seen or found, something or someone who is lost, missing or hidingRate 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-tail itTo hurry or run; often, to flee.Rate it:

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hightail itTo hurry or run; often, to flee.Rate it:

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hit a home runAccomplish a difficult task, design a spectacular approach, display an outstanding solution.Rate it:

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hit onTo flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.Rate it:

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hit outTo react viciously (towards someone/something).Rate it:

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hit someone for sixBe affected in a devastating way by some unexpected news.Rate it:

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hit someone for sixTo hit another person very hard.Rate it:

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