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

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have someone goingTo temporarily convince someone of a falsehood.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 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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have the hots forTo be attracted (sexually or romantically) to (someone).Rate it:

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have the tiger by the tailTo be in a difficult or dangerous situation in which one ideally should not remain, but from which one cannot withdraw.Rate it:

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have time on one's sideTo not be rushed; to have plenty of time to do somethingRate it:

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have to do with the price of tea in chinaTo have any relation or bearing whatsoever on the topic at hand, usually used to emphasize the lack of relationship of a non sequitur.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 accomplishes something.Rate it:

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

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he who hesitates is lostone who is not quick to act gets left behind.Rate it:

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he's unconsciousIndicates that a male person is currently not conscious.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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head-emptierAnything mindless; something that does not involve thinking.Rate it:

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head-onDirect, abrupt, blunt or unequivocal; not prevaricating.Rate 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 a Pin DropSoundless, muted, without any noise, complete silenceRate it:

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hear ofTo become aware of through second-hand knowledge, or not through personal experience.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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heaven forbidTo say that one hopes that something does not happen.Rate it:

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

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heavy hitterIn any sport, a strong, physical player who is particularly effective.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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helping handAny assistance, help or aid.Rate it:

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hen's toothAnything not naturally occuring.Rate it:

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here be dragonsA place/thing that has not yet been ventured; unfamiliar territoryRate 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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hic liber est de amicitia (not agit) or hoc libro agitur de am.the book treats of friendship.Rate it:

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