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hindsight is 20/20(idiomatic) In hindsight things are obvious that were not obvious from the outset; one is able to evaluate past choices more clearly than at the time of the choice.Rate it:

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his back is upHe is offended or angry; an expression or idea taken from a cat; that animal, when angry, always raising its back. An allusion also sometimes used to jeer a crooked man.Rate it:

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hit above one's weightAlternative form of punch above one's weight.Rate it:

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hit below one's weightAlternative form of punch below one's weight.Rate it:

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Hit Below the BeltOne not showing sportsman spirit rather using unfair tactics to win the gameRate it:

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hit manhired assassinRate it:

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hit manhired killerRate it:

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hit one out of the ballparkTo produce a spectacular achievement.Rate it:

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hit one out of the ballparkTo hit a fair ball so well that the ball flies over all of the spectators' seats and lands outside the stadium.Rate it:

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hit one's strideTo reach a full level of efficiency, competence, comfort, etc.; to get going.Rate it:

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hit one's strideWhen walking or running, to reach a full or comfortable pace.Rate it:

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hit the bricksTo participate in a workplace strike or other job action; to participate in a public protest, especially one involving picketing.Rate it:

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hit the bricksMove on to street, highway, road; begin to travel, leave one venue, move on.Rate it:

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hit the ceilingTo be explosively angry. To lose one's temper.Rate it:

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hit the jackpotSometimes one can gamble and win BIG!Rate it:

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hit the rockTo make a gesture to show celebration, friendship, or to be part of a secret handshake by one person raising their fist so the fist is pointing at the person and the other person lightly punches the fist.Rate it:

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hit the rocksTo be at a low point in one's pursuits.Rate it:

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hit two targets with one arrowSynonym of kill two birds with one stoneRate it:

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hitch one's wagon to a starTo commit to an aspirational goal or course of action that will lead to fulfillment.Rate it:

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hoc in sapientem non caditit is incompatible with the nature of a wise man; the wise are superior to such things.Rate it:

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hoc nihil ad sapientem pertineta wise man is in no way affected by this.Rate it:

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hoist by one's own petardTo be hurt, or destroyed by one's own plot or device, of one's own doing which one intended for another; to be "blown up by one's own bomb".Rate it:

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hold all the acesTo be in a strong position when one is competing with someone else, having all the advantages.Rate it:

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hold backTo act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.Rate it:

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hold itTo wait to excrete when one needs to.Rate it:

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hold it togetherSynonym of cope : to remain calm in adversity, to successfully manage one's difficulties.Rate it:

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hold one's waternot have to pee; try not to urinateRate it:

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hold one's breathTo wait, as if breathlessly.Rate it:

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hold one's breathTo inhale and then intentionally close the epiglottis so that one's breath is not exhaled.Rate it:

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hold one's head highto act with pride; to be proud in a positive wayRate it:

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hold one's horsesTo be patient; to wait.Rate it:

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hold one's liquorTo be resistant to intoxication or to show few signs of intoxication, even after consuming a significant amount of alcohol.Rate it:

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hold one's nerveTo stay calm facing nervousness.Rate it:

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hold one's ownTo stand up to; to give a respectable performance; to provide worthy competition.Rate it:

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hold one's peaceTo refrain from speaking; to be silent.Rate it:

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hold one's tongueTo keep quiet; especially, to leave something unsaid.Rate it:

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hold one's waterTo be patient; to control one's impulses.Rate it:

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hold oneself togetherTo maintain one's emotional composure; to keep it together.Rate it:

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hold someone's feet to the fireTo maintain personal, social, political, or legal pressure on someone in order to induce him or her to comply with one's desires; to hold someone accountable for his or her actions.Rate it:

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hold that thoughtUsed to acknowledge that one's attention needs to be diverted from what an speaker was saying.Rate it:

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hold that thought a momentIn conversation which flows rapidly and is complicated or heavily detailed, one' may be asked to retain the just spoken remark so as to avoid confusion and loss of reasoned progress in the matter at hand.Rate it:

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hold the lineTo firmly maintain one's viewpoint, principles, or situation; to refuse to change one's practices or plans.Rate it:

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hold upTo fulfil / fulfill or complete one's part of an agreement.Rate it:

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hold up one's endTo hold up one's end of the bargain; to fulfill one's promise or obligation.Rate it:

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hold up one's endI'm holding up my end and you had better hold up yours.Rate it:

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hole in oneA round that is completed by sinking the ball in a single shot or attempt, with one hit.Rate it:

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hole in oneAny rare, wonderful, or remarkable accomplishment.Rate it:

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Holy of HoliesOne's private retreat, inner sanctum.Rate it:

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home and dryHaving safely reached one's target.Rate it:

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home and hosedHaving safely reached one's target.Rate it:

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