drop one's h's(v) :not to pronounce the sound /h/ in one's speech. _You always drop your h's, as saying ole for whole.

hack(n) :1-taxicab. 2-a taxicab driver. 3-a writer or a journalist that earns little although he/she works hard.

hack(v) :to drive a taxi.

hacker(n) :a person who is able to use or change the data in other people's computer systems dishonestly without their permission.

have one's/get sb's hackles up(v) :to be/make sb angry and quarrelsome so as to be ready to fight. (also make sb’s hackles rise; also raise sb’s hackles; also sb’s hackles rise)

be had(v) :to be deceived or fooled. _I've been had!, that disc is not original.

hail from(v) :(no passive)come from; to be from.

HAIR(n)

a hair of the dog (that bit one)(n) :(after have) an alcoholic beverage that is believed to lessen a hangover.

get in/into sb's hair(v) :to make sb angry; annoy; pester.

have/get sb by the short hairs(v) :to have (sb) in a difficult position that he can’t do anything but accept to do what one wants. _I had him by the short hairs after I saw him together with another girl, that’s why he has to do whatever I want, or else I go and tell it to Susan.

it/that will put hairs on your chest : <humor>(of alcoholic beverage)to be helpful to make sb feel healthy or energetic. _Hey, take another drink Jack, it’ll put hairs on your chest

keep one's hair/wig/shirt on(v) :(used imperatively)to stay calm; be quiet; not to be worried.

let one's hair down(v) :to have a good time behaving freely and wildly esp. after a formal ceremony or sthg like that, in which one has to behave formally and controllably.

lose one's hair(v) :to lose one's temper; to be angry.

make one's hair stand (up)on end(v) :to frighten sb; terrify. (also sb’s hair stands on end)

tear one's hair (out)(v) :to show annoyance; to be troubled.

not turn a hair(v) :to show no sign of fear, worry or trouble.

hairdo(n) :1-an act of having a person's hair shaped into a style. 2-one's hair style.

hair-raising(adj) :causing great fear; dreadful.

hairy(adj) :fearfully and dangerously exciting.

half(n) :half dollar.

and a half(adj) :of good quality or style (esp. a typical and fine example of sb or sthg. _The film was excellent, it was a film and a half./ _an attractive girl and a half.

too …(any adjective or adverb)by half (adj,adv) :very; very much. _The test was too difficult by half. / _I ate the food too quickly by half.

one's better half(n) :a person's spouse, wife or husband.

go halves in/on sthg (with sb)(v) :to share (the cost of) sthg with sb. _We had to go halves in the food, we both were still hungry though.

not half(adj,adv,interj) :(Br)1-(adj,adv) extremely; very; very much. _That café isn’t half peaceful for me esp. when I want to be in privacy./ _My parents doesn’t half help me in my lessons. 2-(interj) :very much. _Did you like the cake I did for you? - Not half, mom! 3-(adj,adv) :never; not at all. _The film wasn’t half bad (=It was quite good) (This phrase is not recommended for use by the foreign students.)

half-baked(adj) :1-badly planned; imperfect; incomplete. _The prisoners were caught because of their half-baked escape plan. 2-inexperienced; stupid; boring. _There were many of half-baked engineers at the meeting.

go off half-cocked/at half-cock(v) :to behave or talk quickly and without seriously thinking.

not have two halfpennies to rub together(v) :(Am)to have little or almost no money.

half-pint(n) :(Am)<slang>a small and esp. short person.

half-seas-over(adj) :drunk but not much.

half p(n) :infml for half penny (=a coin tub which makes a penny.)

ham(n) :an actor or speaker, etc. who acts artificially and exaggeratedly.

hams(n) : (pl.)<slang>buttocks.

ham(v) :[up](of an actor, etc.)to act in an unnatural way esp. exaggeratedly; overact.

ham-fisted, also ham-handed(adj) : <derog>unable to use one’s fingers well; clumsy .

hammer(n) :(Am)<slang>1-penis. 2-a sexually attractive woman.

be/go at it hammer and tongs(v) :to argue or fight loudly, noisily and severely. _I can’t study at the house, because my brothers always go at it hammer and tongs about small details.

hammer(v) :to defeat or beat thoroughly, in a fight or game. _I bet Bulls will hammer the Rangers.

hammocks(n) :<slang>(pl.)large breasts.

eat/feed out of one's hand(v) :(usu. in progressive tenses)to be too much obedient without any question or doubt. _She had John eating out of his hand, making him do whatever she wants.

not do a hand's turn(v) :(Br)to be idle; to do nothing as work or help.

give sb the glad hand(v) :to greet sb by pretending insincerely and hypocritically to be glad but in fact not so. _Whenever he meets sb that is easy to take advantage of, he gives them the glad hand.

sit on one’s hands(v) :to be idle; to do nothing.

with one hand/arm (tied) behind one’s back/one(adv) :(usu. after can/could /etc.) very easily; without any difficulty.

Hands off!(interj) :(used imperatively)1-Don't touch (sthg)! 2-Don’t play or interfere with (sthg)!

hand(v) :to applaud; to clap.

(have to) hand it to(v) :<slang>(to have to) treat sb as he/she deserves to. _You’ve to hand it to her, she plays really great in the play.

handful(n) :a person or animal or any other thing that is too difficult to deal with or take under control. _I'm really bored with you kid, you are really a handful.

fly off the handle(v) :to become extremely angry so as to lose one's self-control. _He has a quick temper and easily flies off the handle.

give a handle (to/against sb)(v) :to give an excuse or explanation that will be used as an advantage in the future.

handy(adj) :near in time or place; at hand. _The best advantage of this house is that the school is so handy.

get/have the hang of sthg(v) :1-to see, learn or understand how sthg, esp. a machine works. _I bought a new washing machine, but couldn't get the hang of it yet. 2-to understand the real meaning or importance of sthg that is formerly said or written.

not give/care a hang(v) :<euph>not to care at all.

lose the hang of sthg(v) :to forget doing sthg. _After ten years away from Russia, I lost the hang of speaking Russian.

hang about/around(v) :1-to wait or stay near a place too much and aimlessly. 2-to move so slowly as to lose time; to dawdle; loiter; linger.

hang on(v) :1-to hold; to keep; to get a grip. 2-to wait. _Hang on a minute, I'm taken short. 3-to go or keep on doing sthg.

hang onto sb/sthg(v) :to try to keep in hand. _The value of DM is highly increasing, so just hang onto it!.

hang out(v) :to go or spend most of one's time at a particular place.

be hung up on/about(v) :1-to be prevented or frustrated (from doing sthg). 2-to be worried or disturbed.

hang in there(v) :to be courageous and determined in the face of difficulties.

hang up one's hat(v) :to give up doing a continual activity, esp. one's occupation, work, etc.

I'll be hanged!, also Hang it (all)!, also Go hang!(interj) :(used to express anger, annoyance and curse for sb)Damn it!.

let sthg go hang(v) :to stop being interested in or taking care of sthg.

let it all hang out(v) :<slang>(used imperatively)to ignore one’s problems, matters, etc. and try to enjoy one’s time. _It was a tough day, but over. Now go to the party and enjoy yourself, let it all hang out!

hang-out(n) :a particular place which a person or a group of friends go and spend most of their time.

hang-up(n) :sthg what a person gets unnaturally anxious or disturbed about. _a hang-up about kids.

hanker after/for sthg(v) :to have a strong desire for sthg that is esp. improbable; long for.

hankering(n) :[for/after]a strong desire ; longing.

hanky, hankie(n) :handkerchief.

hanky-panky(n) :an indecent or improper act but not a very serious one; a dishonest dealing or trickery.

hanky-panky(adj) :tricky; deceptive.

happy-go-lucky(adj) :(of a person and his behaviors)having no intentions or forethought; behaving carelessly; carefree.

happy hour(n) :a limited period of time of which the alcoholic beverage are sold at a lower price than the usual ones in a club, bar, pub, etc.

(as) hard as nails(adj) :(of a person)1-relentless; unsympathetic. 2-very healthy, strong and energetic.

be hard at it(v) :to keep working very hard and using great effort. _This time I will for sure pass the test, I’m strictly hard at it.

be hard put to it (to do sthg)(v) :to have a difficulty (in doing sthg). _I was hard put to it to concentrate on studying, while my friends were reveling at the party.

hard up(adj) :having little or no money; broke.

be hard up for (sthg)(v) :to be in need of (sthg).

run sb hard(v) :to follow or chase sb closely.

play hardball(v) :to use dishonest or unfair methods when dealing with sthg.

hard-boiled(adj) :(of a person)not showing feelings; tough; not influenced by feelings esp. because of a former bitter experience; insensitive; callous.

hard cash(n) :1-money of coins or banknote; ready cash. 2-coins, not the paper money.

hardline(adj) :unwilling to give in or to make agreement with others; uncompromising.

Hard luck!, Hard lines!(interj) :(Br)(used to express one’s sadness, pity or sorrow for sb’s bad luck) Bad luck!

hard luck story(n) :<derog>a story told to a person in order to gain help or money and that is about one's bad luck or misfortune.

hard-nosed(adj) :very determined; skillful and firm in achieving sthg.

a hard nut to crack(n) :a person or thing that is very difficult to deal with.

hard-shell(adj) :not yielding; strict; uncompromising.

mad as a March hare(adj) :extremely mad; crazy; frantic.

start a hare(v) :to bring up and mention a subject, topic, etc. that is not related to main subject.

hare(v) :(Br)[off]to run extremely fast.

hark at sb(v) :(Br)(used imperatively)to listen to (sb who talks foolishly and meaninglessly)

hark back(v) :[to] <derog>to talk about the events, subjects, etc. that are related with the past. _Stop harking back to me about how careless I was at the accident.

he/she/etc. wouldn't harm a fly :he/she/etc. is extremely gentle and does not give harm to anybody.

in harness(adj) :<fig>(after be/keep)doing one's usual work; employed; working. _I don’t have any leisure time, I’m at in harness at the weekends as well.

die in harness(v) :to die while working, not after retirement

work/run in double harness(v) :to work with a partner .

harp on (sthg)(v) :[about] <derog> to talk about sthg annoyingly and repeatedly.

harpy(n) :an unpleasant and disagreeable person esp. a woman.

harum-scarum(adj,n) :(a person) having tendency to act suddenly and without adequate forethought.

has-been(n) :a person or thing that is out of date now and is no longer famous, important, useful, etc.

hash(n) :hashish(=a drug made from the cannabis plant)

hash house(n) :a cheap and inferior kind of restaurant.

make a hash of(v) :to spoil sthg; to do sthg badly; bungle; make a mess of.

settle sb's hash(v) :to deal with sb very unpleasantly esp. so as to prevent sb from causing trouble anymore; subdue; overcome.

hash sthg up(v) :to do sthg badly; spoil; ruin; mess up.

hassle(n) :1-a difficult situation; struggle; bother. 2-(Am)a fight; dispute; argument; quarrel; squabble.

hassle(v) :1-[with]to argue with sb. 2-to make sb angry; to annoy; harass; bother.

at the drop of a hat(adv) :at the moment; right now. _John, let’s go to the classroom, the lesson begins at the drop of a hat.

brass hats(n) :the high rank soldiers in the army.

go/come hat/cap in hand(v) :to behave apologetically and obsequiously by being ready to win the favor of sb.

I’ll eat my hat! :(used with if-clauses to express that one is greatly sure of sthg to be true, etc.) _I’ll eat my hat, if it wasn’t Johnny who informed on us to the teacher.

keep sthg under one’s hat(v) :not to reveal sthg; to keep sthg secret.

knock/beat sb/sthg in a cocked hat(v) :to beat or defeat sb or ruin sthg thoroughly; to be of much more skill, quality, etc. _This dictionary knocks the others into a cocked hat.

old hat(adj) :(esp. after be/seem)old and out-of date. _This dictionary is up-to-date unlike the others seem to be old hat today.

send/pass/take round the hat(v) :to request and collect money for sb. (also the hat round as in e passed the hat round after he finished his song.

somewhere/a place to hang one’s hat(n) :a comfortable or peaceful place for sb like one’s home. _I’m looking for a place to hang my hat, I couldn’t find up to now.

take one's hat off to(v) :to express one's admiration and respect for (sb).

talking through one's hat(v) :talking foolishly or meaninglessly.

Hats off to ...!(interj) :Bully for ...!; Congratulations for ...!

Down the hatch/hatchet!(interj) :Let's empty our glasses!; Bottoms up!

bury the hatchet(v) :to become friends again esp. after a quarrel or a fight.

hatchet job(n) :a severe attack in speech or writing.(esp. in the phrase do a hatchet job on) _All the journalists did a hatchet job on his last film.

hatchet man(n) :(Am)<slang>sb who is paid to attack or kill a person in a company.

hate(v) :to regret; to be sorry. _I hate to interrupt your study, you have an urgent call.

haul(n) :[of]the amount of sthg gained, esp. of stolen or illegal goods. _The thieves run away with a haul of cocaine.

haul(v) :to force sb to come at a court.

haul down one's flag/colors(v) :to yield; surrender.

haul sb over the coals(v) :to reprimand sb severely; rebuke.

haunt(n) :ghost.

haunt(v) :(not used in progressive tense)to visit a place too often and regularly; frequent.

the haves and have-nots(n) :the rich and poor people.

have(v) :1-(usu. passive)to cheat; trick; deceive. 2-to defeat; to gain an advantage over (sb). _The Bulls had the other team while they were two scores ahead. 3-(Br)to experience or to do. _Hey, why don't you have a listen to me?

have it off/away with sb(v) :(Br) <impolite>to have sexual relations with.

have it in for (sb)(v) :to be rude or cheeky to sb intentionally._ I really don't understand why he always has it in for me.

have had it(v) :1-to be useless, old, broken, dead. 2-to have experienced or suffered sthg bad. 3-to be hopeless. 4-(of a person)not to be tolerated any longer. _She’s had it because of her continual annoying complaints.

have it in one(v) :(usu. used in negative sense)to have unknown ability or skill, qualification, etc. to do sthg. _Nobody knew he was good at French, he really had it in him.

have sb on(v) :(Br)to trick or deceive sb by doing sthg wrong as true. _Hey, she’s trying to have you on, don’t believe her.

have sthg on, have got on(v) :to have promised to sthg.

have (got) sthg on (sb)(v) :to have any information that will be harmful and an evidence for sb.

have nothing on(v) :not to be good at.

have it out with sb(v) :to meet and have a quarrel with sb. esp. by discussing.

have (sb) up (for)(v) :(Br)(usu. passive)to bring sb to a court. _The old lady was had up for murdering her husband in the aim of having his possessions.

not have any(v) :<slang>(usu. in past or present progressive tenses)to refuse or to be unwilling to accept, agree or tolerate sthg. _The little child said that he wanted a bicycle but his father was not having any.

have been and gone and...(v) :to have done sthg that is likely to cause disapproval, disagreement, etc.

have an axe to grind(v) :(Br)1-to have a particular aim to reach or attain. 2-to have a reason or cause to complain; to have a grievance.

have a ball(v) :to have fun or enjoyable time.

have a bun in the oven(v) :to be pregnant.

have an ear to the ground(v) :to be ready and alert for whatever may happen secretly or unexpectedly.

have the edge on sb(v) :to gain an advantage over sb.

have one over the eight(v) :to drink too much alcohol.

have a face as long as a fiddle(v) :to seem to be sad or mournful.

have/throw a fit(v) :to become very surprised, angry, upset, or unhappy, etc.

have one's hackles up(v) :to be too angry so as to be ready to fight.

have one’s head screwed on (right/the right way/properly, etc.)(v) :to be reasonable and very practical; not to be silly. (also with one’s head screwed on; also sb’s head is screwed on)

have a heart(v) :(used imperatively)to be sensible, logical or sympathetic. _Hey, mummy, please have a heart, I can’t study all day long, let me go out for some time.

have one's heart in one's boots(v) :to be very discouraged or anxious. _This is the first day of her new job, she dreadfully has his heart in his boots!

have a hunch that...(v) :to think or consider it ,likely to happen that...

have it made(v) :to be much likely to succeed.

have the jump on(v) :to gain an advantage over. _Mr. Williams has the jump on her by having a M. A. degree.

have a line on(v) :to derive or obtain information about.

You have (got) me there! :1-(esp. in an argument, discussion, etc.) _You found sthg advantageous against me (with what you’ve said) 2-I don’t know.

have a screw loose/missing(v) :to be mad, strange, unusual, eccentric or frantic.

have sb's number(v) :to understand sb's true nature and character ._I really had her number when she behaved so harshly to that poor girl.

have the shivers(v) :to be very afraid or scared. _I really have the shivers when she entered the room suddenly and silently.

have not a stitch on(v) :to be completely naked; to have no clothes on. _Hey, don't come in, I don't have a stitch on myself.

have two strikes against sb(v) :to have a great disadvantage because of a handicap.

have what it takes(v) :to be qualified enough to do sthg successfully. _Does he has what it takes for to be a good salesman?

have sthg/sb tapped(v) :to understand sthg/sb completely.

have a thin time(v) :to have an unpleasant and uncomfortable time.

have no use for(v) :to hate; to have a dislike for. _I dreadfully have no use for malingerers.

hit the hay/sack(v) :<slang>to go to bed.

go haywire(v) :1-(of sthg e.g. a plan)to fail to operate; to be spoiled or badly organized. _my new camera went haywire at my first use. / _The prisoners’ escape plan has gone haywire because someone has informed them on to the prison guards. 2-(of people)to become confused. 3-to become mad.

head(n) :(Br)headache. _I've had a painful head!.

above/over sb’s head(adj) :difficult to understand. _Her divorce decision is really above my head.

an old head on young shoulders(n) :the wise and clever quality of a young person.

be/stand head and shoulders above sb(v) :to be much more intelligent and able than sb.

be unable to make head or tail of sb/sthg(v) :not to be able to understand sb/sthg.

bite/snap sb's head/nose off(v) :to speak to sb severely; reprimand angrily.

can/could …(verb) (standing) on one’s head(v) :can/could do sthg very easily. _I can write that composition standing on my head, but I need some time for it.

eat/talk/shout, etc. one's head off(v) :1-to eat/talk/shout, etc. very much, in an extreme way as in eat one’s head off (=to eat very much). 2-to annoy sb by talking repeatedly and for a long time.

fall/be head over heels(in love)(v) : to fall/be in love with sb deeply.

get one’s head down(v) :1-to start working again (after a period of rest) 2-to go to bed.

give sb one's head(v) :to give (sb) the permission to behave freely .

go to one's head(v) :1-(of an alcoholic beverage)to make (sb) drunk. 2-to excite sexually. 3-to surprise very much. _Tom’s passing the math test went to his head.

have one’s head in the clouds(v) :to concentrate on other things rather than one’s work, etc.; to be dreamy while one should pay attention to his/her work. _The teacher finally warned him to listen to what she’s saying, she said that he has Martin had his head in the clouds, rather than in the classroom. (also with one’s head in the clouds; also sb’s head is in the clouds)

have a good head on one's shoulder(v) :to clever quality of mind, common sense, etc.

have one’s head screwed on (right/the right way/properly, etc.)(v) :to be wise, reasonable and practical; not to be silly. (also with one’s head screwed on; also sb’s head is screwed on)

head over ears (in debt/in love, etc.) :(adj,adv) :completely (in debt, in love etc.)

Heads or tails! :(said when tossing or flipping a coin to decide sthg.) _ Heads or tails!, Heads ,we'll go swimming, tails we stay home and watch TV.

keep one's head(v) :to be quiet; stay calm.

keep one's head above water(v) :<fig>to avoid or keep out of any difficulty, disadvantage, etc.

keep one's head down(v) :to be out of danger.

knock their/your/our heads together(v) : (used esp. with modals and passively) to punish some people for doing sthg silly or senseless and/or force them to behave reasonably. _They should have their heads knocked together, because they’re trying to cut the class whenever possible.

laugh/scream one's head off(v) :to laugh/scream noisily, loudly or deeply.

lose one's head(v) :to become surprised, confused, puzzled, etc.

not know whether one is (standing) on one’s head or one’s heels(v) :to be confused or unsure of (esp. what to do next).

(go) off one's head(v,adj) :(to become) mad or crazy.

out of one’s head(adv) :<slang>behaving uncontrollably because of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

put our/your, etc. heads together(v) :to discuss, consult or find information (in order to solve a problem) together.

put sthg into a person's head(v) :to make sb begin to think of sthg .

put sthg out of one's head(v) :to give up thinking the stated thing; to try to forget sthg.

should/ought to/need to have one’s head examined/tested/seen to(v) :<derog>to have to or need to take medical examination because of one’s strange and stupid acts. _You should have your head tested betting on that old alsoran.

(be/go) soft/weak in the head(v,adj) :(to be) foolish or silly.

stand on one’s head(v) :to do everything possible; to spend all one’s efforts to do sthg. _He almost stood on his head trying to explain why he’s so late, but nobody believed him.

stoned out of one’s head(adj) :<slang>1-extremely drunk. 2-under the effect or influence of drugs. (also pissed out of one’s mind<slang><impolite>)

trouble/bother one’s head(v) :[about](usu. in negative statements and used imperatively) to become worried or anxious. _Don’t bother your head about your aunt’s illness, she would be well soon.

headache(n) :the matter that causes great trouble.

headachy(adj) :causing trouble or annoyance. _That test is really headachy for me.

headhunter(n) :a person who tries to make the employees work harder esp. by suggesting extra pays.

hit the headlines(v) :(of news)to be printed famously in the headlines because of its significance or prominence.

headpiece(n) :intelligence; wisdom; brains.

heads will roll(v) :Some people will be dismissed or disgraced, because of a mistake, wrongdoing, etc. _The company has gone bankrupt this year, heads will roll for this.

drink sb's health, drink a health to sb(v) :to drink for one's health, success, good luck, etc. _Let's drink your health, Johnnie, it's your birthday.

healthy(adj) :large in amount, size, etc.

heap, also heaps(n) :[of]a lot (of); great amount (of)._I cannot help you, I have heaps of homework to do.

be struck/knocked all of a heap(v) :to be extremely surprised , confused or overwhelmed. _I was struck all of a heap, when I see the young girl burning.

heaps(adv) :much; quite. _The teacher got heaps more angry, after she began to sing a song in the classroom.

hear tell(v) :[of]to be informed; learn. _-I heard tell that you are about to marry, is that right ?

hear things(v) :to think of sthg that are only said without any proof or as allegation.

hearing aid, deaf aid(n) :(Br)a small electric machine that helps the deaf people hear sounds.

have a heart(v) :(used imperatively)to be sensible, logical or sympathetic. _Hey, mummy, please have a heart, I can’t study all day long, let me go out for some time.

have one's heart in sthg(v) :to be very interested in or sweet on sthg. _After visiting the historical museum he began to have his heart in history.

have one's heart in one's boots(v) :to feel very much discouraged, anxious, helpless, etc. (also with one’s heart in one’s boots; also sb’s heart is in one’s boots)

set one's heart on sthg/having sthg/doing sthg, etc.(v) :to wish to have or do sthg very much.

my heart bleeds for you! :<humor>(used when one does not actually feel sympathy for sb) I’m really sorry for you. _Jack, I’ll have to get up early tomorrow morning, I don’t want to miss the train. -Oh, Mary, my heart bleeds for you!, I always get up early in the mornings.

you’re breaking my heart! :(used in negative meaning and to mean that the speaker has no feeling of pity and that he thinks the person he is talking to has no reason for complaint.)You’re making me feel great pity or sorrow for you! _He was telling her that he got 74 from the math test. “Oh, you’re breaking my heart, Jack” she said. “You ought to be glad that you didn’t flunk like me.”

heat(n) :pressure.(esp. in the phrase put a great heat on) _They put a great heat on the minister about the high boost on taxes.

take the heat out of(v) :to get rid of anxiety, worry, or excitement in a situation. _Everybody was very anxious about our teacher’s health after the accident; then the doctor came taking the heat out of us said : “He has nothing but some recoverable wounds only.”

heathen(n) :<derog> a person who is uncivilized ,indecent and wild.

heave(v) :to pick up and throw away. _The man slapped the child who heaved a stone on the window.

Heave away!, Heave ho!(interj) :sailors' cries when pulling at ropes or cables.

give sb/get the heave-ho(v) :to dismiss/be dismissed or throw sb away from a place esp. forcefully. _The teacher had to give Martin the heave-ho, after his noisy and tactless talk in the class. / _Two of the customers got the heave-ho, in the club yesterday night.

heaven(n) :1-a state of a great calmness or happiness. 2-a good thing, place or any experience.

in the seventh heaven(adj) :in a state of extreme happiness.

stink/smell to high heaven(v) :to be stinking or smelling very unpleasantly.

Heaven forbid! :<slang>Don’t say so!

heavenly(adj) :excellent; very pleasing. _What a heavenly place for picnic!

heavy(n) :a rough or rude person or thing; thug.

heavy(adj) :1-[on]rough and rude (against). 2-<slang><rarely used>scary. _How was the film? -A bit heavy.

(find sb) heavy going(v,adj) :(to think of sb)difficult to deal with or boring to listen to.

make heavy weather of sthg(v) :to make sthg more difficult than it really is. _Why are you making heavy weather of that report, it really is easy as the last one.

heavy-duty(adj) :causing trouble, anxiety, pressure, etc.

heavyweight(n) :an intelligent, influential or important person. _Who's the heavyweight here, I have a word to say.

heck!(interj) :Damn it! _Oh, heck! I forgot the keys again.

a heck of a(n) :very much of a. _We all had a heck of a good time at the party.

a heck of a lot(adv,n) :1-very much. _I missed you a heck of a lot, honey, when will you be back? 2-a great many (of). __He has a heck of a lot of money. (also a/one hell of a; also a/one helluva<slang>)

the heck :(used in emphatic answers and to express one’s anger, annoyance, etc. to a statement esp. in a negative sense.) _Did Martin bring the dictionary he borrowed from you? -The heck he did!(=He didn’t yet!)

to heck with sb/sthg(interj) :I, We, etc. don’t care about sb/sthg at all.

what the heck!(interj) :(used to express that one doesn’t care sthg at all.) _Daddy, I Broke the watch you’ve given to me. -What the heck Mike, it’s just your problem.

hedge(v) :to take oneself into guarantee against the risk of a loss esp. in bets, by making deals or transactions.

heebie jeebies(n) :worry or anxiety that results from fear; jitters.

heel(n) :<slang><rarely used>a worthless or dishonest man according to his manners towards the opposite sex; cad.

cool one's heels(v) :to be kept waiting esp. forcefully.

drag one's heels(v) :to move or act very slowly esp. on purpose and because of not being interested, willing, keen, etc. on sthg. _The marketing firm is dragging its feet over signing a new contract.

dig/stick one’s heels in(v) :to be very determined and persevere to do sthg (esp. what one very much wants) _Robert stuck his heels in and continued to play soccer with his friends although his mother called him urgently.

kick up one's heels(v) :to behave carelessly and joyfully esp. when a person is set free (from a prison, etc.)

show a clean pair of heels(v) :to run away hurriedly. _The thief showed a clean pair of heels when the alarm rang loudly.

heft(v) :1-to try to estimate the weight of sthg by lifting. 2-to lift up or heave.

heft(n) :1-weight or heaviness. 2-power, importance or influence. 3-great amount; heap; bunk.

hefty(adj) :1-(of a person)big and powerful. 2-(of things) heavy.

hell(interj) :<impolite> an expression of anger, curse and disappointment. _Hell!, I flunked math again.

hell(n) :(used after what, where, why, etc. to add power to the stated expression of surprise or annoyance). _What the hell are you doing here? Didn't I tell you to go to your room and do your homework?

a hell of a(n) :very much of a. _At the weekend, everyone had a hell of a good time at the picnic.

a hell of a lot(adv,n) :1-very much. _I missed her a hell of a lot, and finally I went to visit her. 2-a great many (of). _He has a hell of a lot of money. (also a/one helluva<slang>)

the hell :(used in emphatic answers and to express one’s anger, annoyance, etc. to a statement esp. in a negative sense.) _Mr. Wilson, what’s the problem with my son? -He disturbs the girls in my class. -The hell he does!(=He doesn’t do that at all!) -The hell you do!(=I don’t believe what you’re saying/ or How dare you say that?)

all hell breaks/is let loose :everywhere gets into disorder, confusion, etc. _All hell broke loose in the classroom when the teacher arrived.

… (adj) as hell(adj) :very; extremely … _How was your exam? -Difficult as hell!

be hell on(v) :(Am)<slang>1-to be very hard, difficult, troublesome for. 2-to be very strict and unyielding with.

catch/get hell(v) :to be severely scolded, reprimanded, etc.

come hell or high water(adv) :in any way; whatever may happen. _Although the sergeant was putting great pressure on the recruit Thomas, he was very determined to finish the BTC (=basic military training camp) come hell or high water.

for the hell of it(adv) :without any reason, only for fun. _Why are you taking that risk ,Richard?-I don't ever care for the hell of it!

frighten/scare the hell out of sb(v) :to make sb afraid, fearful, etc. to a great degree. (also frighten/scare the shit/piss out of <slang><taboo>)

go to hell!(interj) : (used to express one’s great annoyance at sb)Go away and be damned!

go/ride hell for leather(v) :to drive extremely fast.

give sb (merry) hell(v) :to treat sb badly by talking severely and angrily; scolding.

hell to pay(n) :<slang>severe punishment, scolding or trouble. _This is the third time you got late for home, your daddy is too angry, and that it’s likely you’ll be given a hell to pay.

knock/beat (the) hell out of(v) :to treat sb/sthg cruelly or violently. _The new boss is really a nasty man he just knocks the hell out of us. (also knock/beat (the) shit out of<slang><taboo>)

like hell(adv,interj) :1-(used after a phrase to emphasize the meaning) much; extremely; very hard. _I had to run like hell to home for not being late. (also like buggery/fuck <slang><taboo>)2-(used before a phrase to stress a negative statement that one gets angry at.)_Did he give a greeting to you when you arrived? _Like hell he did!, she really disappointed me. (also the hell/heck<slang> <taboo>; also like fuck<slang><taboo>)

not have a hope/chance in hell(v) :not to have any hope or chance.

one will see sb in hell before/first :(used when refusing sb or to do sthg) _I heard that Harry would come and apologize for his tactless remark at the party. I’ll see him in hell first, I was greatly ashamed before all my friends at that night.

play hell with(v) :to put into disorder; to cause to fail.

there will be/is going to be hell to pay :there will be much trouble or problem.

to hell with sb/sthg(interj) :I, We, etc. don’t care about sb/sthg at all.

until/till hell freezes over(adv) :<humor> forever.

what the hell!(interj) :(used to express that one doesn’t care sthg at all.) _Martin, I spent all the money you lent and I need some more now. -What the hell, Tommy, just go and fly a kite!

when hell freezes over(adv) :<humor> never. _I will believe your story only when hell freezes over.

hell-bent(adj) :[on/for]<slang>very determined to have or to do sthg esp. in a reckless way .

hellish(adj) :intolerably bad; unbearable. _What a hellish party!

he-man(n) :<humor>manly,muscular and big man.

hen party(n) :a party which only women go or be in.

here goes! :And that's the time that I try sthg first. _I've never dived down 10 meters but now here goes!

be up to here(v) :1-to have much more (work etc.) than one can deal with. 2-to have had more than one can tolerate. _I remember the day our teacher said to us: “I’ve been up to here with you, but I somehow liked all of you.” 3-to be overwhelmed with (certain feelings, food, etc.) _He was up to here when one of his friends died unexpectedly.

be neither here nor there(v) :to have nothing to do with the subject or with sthg spoken about; to be irrelevant.

herself(pron) :mentally or physically healthy; in her usual state of mind or body._ She felt quite herself after having a cold drink.

het up(adj) :(Br)[about] <derog> too much worried, anxious or excited.

hex(n) :sthg which brings bad luck; jinx. _For a month, I am really unlucky, there must be a hex on me.

hex(v) :to bring bad luck (to).

hey(interj) :an exclamation of cry that expresses surprise or used when addressing people.

hey presto(interj) :(used by a magician at the end of his show) Now, see !, here's the result of my trick.

Hi!(interj) :Hello!

hick(n) :a stupid and unpleasant person who has lived in country but not city.

hide(n) :the skin of animal used with the purpose of leather.

hide-and-seek(n) :a child game in which the children hide and one tries to find them.

not/neither hide or/nor hair of(v) :no sign or mark of (sthg/sb). _The bank was robbed two months ago, but the police could find neither hide nor hair of the criminals yet.

save one's hide(v) :to save oneself from beating, scold, punishment, etc.

tan sb's hide(v) :(usu. used when threatening sb)to beat sb. _If you come home late again Mary, I will both tan your hide and not allow you to go out for keeps.

hide-away-(Am)/hide-out-(Br)(n) :a place to hide esp. to be far from people; a place of privacy.

hide(v) :to beat; thrash.

hiding(n) :a severe beating. _You'll be given a good hiding if you keep on coming late for the school.

be on a hiding to nothing(v) :(Br)to waste one's time for an impossible success. _You are on a hiding to nothing Ken, it's impossible to finish that report in two or three days.

higgledy-piggledy(adj,adv) :in great disorder; confused.

high(n) :1-the people of high rank. 2-the joyful and excited state of one's mind and body that is under the influence of drugs. _Are you all right, Charlie?, you look you are on a high.

high(adj) :1-drunk._Hey, you look you are high today! 2-[on]having influenced from the drugs. _He was dazed and dizzy as he's high on marijuana.

high and dry(adv) :(usu. after leave)helpless; alone. _The little child was left high and dry when her poor father has died.

be for the high jump(v) :(Br)to be likely to be punished. _The old man was certainly for the high jump after stealing the woman's wallet.

fly high(v) :<fig>to have great desire for success, power, fame ,etc.

high off/on the hog/hog’s back(adv) :(Am)<slang>(esp. after eat or live)well and richly; in a luxurious or comfortable way. _After marrying with a judge, she started to live high off the hog’s back.

hold one's head high(v) :to be greatly proud. _You are a cadet in the Turkish Air Force Academy, so you have to ---.!

on one's high horse(adv) :<derog> talking very arrogantly as if one knows best or has much more information than the others.

run high(v) :(of feelings)to be excited.

search/hunt/look high and low (for sthg)(v) :to look every possible place (in order to find sthg).

high-up-(Br)/higher-up-(Am)(n) :(usu. pl) an important and influential person, in a company, organization, etc.

highbrow(n) :an intellectual person (or sb who pretends to be) who has great liking in education ,culture, etc.

highfalutin(adj) :trying to seem serious or dignified in a silly and laughable way; pretentious.

high-hat(v) :to treat people roughly and snobbishly; snub.

high-hat(adj) :1-fashionable; stylish; avant-garde; elegant. 2-snotty; snobbish. _a high-hat politician.

high-and-mighty(adj) :too much proud of oneself; arrogant.

high jinks(n) :<rarely used>noisy and wild fun.

high-pressure(adj) :aggressive or persistent while trying to persuade sb. _She had a high-pressure sales approach, that’s why she can find a job anywhere else.

hightail it(v) :(Am)to leave in great rush or hurry.

high time(n) :enjoyable, noisy and joyful time.

high-toned(adj) :appearing to be fashionable but not really so.

hijack(v) :to steal (sthg illegal) by using force.

hike(v) :(Am)1-[up]to go up or increase abruptly and greatly. _The government hiked up the taxes to provide money for the budget deficit. 2-(v,n)(to go for) a walk in a country area for fun or exercise.

hike sthg/sb up(v) :(Am) to help climb sb/sthg up. _He hiked the baby up in his arms and burped.

hill of beans(n) :sthg of little value or importance; a trifle.

over the hill(adj) :1-old; not young anymore. 2-recovering (from an illness) and getting better.

hilly-billy(n) :a person who has lived in mountains or backwoods in the Southern US and makes his living as a farmer.

(up) to the hilt(adv) :thoroughly; completely. _I’m in debt up to the hilt.

himself(adj) :mentally or physically healthy; in his usual state of mind or body.

drop (sb) a hint(v) :to make a suggestion (to sb) often indirectly.

take a hint(v) :to understand and then do what has to be done as he's been suggested.

hip(adj) :[to]<slang>fond of, interested in or knowledgeable about the latest fashions on any subject like entertainment, music, etc.

Hip, hip, hurray(interj) :the cry or shout that expresses happiness and fun.

hippo(n) :infml for hippopotamus(=a large African animal which lives by the rivers.

hipster(n) :<slang>sb who is very much interested in any subject, esp. a devotee of modern jazz.

ancient history(n) :sthg that great many people know about it. _Have you heard, Mary was engaged. - Hey, it’s just ancient history, you’re a bit late.

hit(n) :(Am)<slang>a murder.

make a hit (with sb)(v) :to win people's favorable attention (with sb).

hit list(n) :a list of persons or firms against whom some tricks or dishonest practices or plans are intended.

hit man(n) :(Am)a person who's hired to kill sb.

hit(v) :1-to arrive at; come to; reach. By Monday, we should hit the camp. 2-to be pleasing to; agree with; suit. _What the teacher said didn’t hit the students at all. 3-to beg or ask for sthg esp. money. _My last choice was to hit my aunt for a loan, but for sure she won’t give any. 4-(Am)<slang>to kill sb.

hit sthg/sb off(v) :to describe sthg/sb as exactly as he/it is.

hit it off (with)(v) :to get along well (with); to be friendly (with). _How pleasing to see these two naughty kids hitting it off so friendly.

hit sb below the belt(v) :<fig>to gain an unjust advantage over sb.

hit the bottle(v) :to drink alcohol excessively.

hit the hay/sack(v) :<slang>to go to bed.

hit it, hit the nail on the head(v) :to do or say sthg as it should be, or in the right way.

hit the headlines(v) :(of news)to be printed in the headlines because of its importance or fame.

hit the jackpot(v) :to achieve sthg that looks for great luck or effort; to succeed sthg surprisingly.

hit the road(v) :to leave.

hit/go through the roof/ceiling(v) :1-to get extremely angry. _My father hit the roof when he heard that I had an accident with his car. 2-(of prices)to increase to an extreme point.

hit the spot(v) :to be exactly what is needed, wanted, or expected.

hit a winning streak(v) :to have too much success (in gambling, etc.)

hitch(v) :1-(usu. passive) to marry. _He'll get hitched next month. 2-to travel by asking the drivers for rides; hitchike. _I've lost my wallet so I had to hitch the way to home.

hitch(n) :<milt.slang>the time that a person has served in military. _This is the fifth year of my hitch in Air Force.

hitchhike(v) :to travel by asking free rides.

hive off(v) :(Br) to leave or go away without any note, information, etc.

play/raise hob with(v) :to cause trouble, annoyance or confusion.

hobnob(v) :to be friendly or familiar with sb of great importance or power.

hobo(n) :(pl.both hobos and hoboes)(Am)a person who has no fixed work or home and who makes his living usu. by begging.

Hobson’s choice(n) :(esp. after it was/give sb/take)no chance, esp. because a person has to accept what is offered or none. _It was just Hobson’s choice for the students, they either would have the exam on Friday, or Saturday, so they had it on Friday.

hock(v) :to give (sthg of value) to a pawnbroker to get a sum of money and be taken back when the money is repaid ;pawn. _I had to hock my golden watch in order to pay my bills.

in hock(adj) :1-having much debt. _I had to leave that company, it is just in hock. 2-pawned; in the possession of a pawnbroker.

hockshop(n) :a pawnshop.

hog(n) :a dirty and greedy person who eats excessively.

go the whole hog(v) :to do sthg thoroughly.

go hog wild(v) :to behave uncontrollably.

hog(v) :to take or use more than one's share of (sthg) unfairly. _How greedy you are!, you are always hogging the cake.

hoity-toity(adj) :looking down on others; haughty; supercilious.

hokum(n) :(Am)<slang>meaningless and foolish talk, esp. done in order to deceive or attract sb.

hold on(v) :1-to hold or grasp firmly. 2-to continue; last; persist. _The quarrel between the two ministers still ---. 3-(used in imperatives)to stay there; wait.

hold out(v) :to delay or refuse to give sthg expected or due. _The new boss holds out the workers' wages regularly.

hold out on sb(v) :not to tell or give any information, help, etc.; to keep sthg back from sb.

hold up(v) :to rob people by threatening esp. with a gun.

hold with(v) :to agree with.

hold sthg dear/cheap(v) :to settle a high/low value on sthg.

hold (one's) fire(v) :to cease shooting for a while.

hold the fort(v) :to take charge of the work as a substitute for a person. _I’m off for a conference on Monday, so don’t disappoint me, just hold the fort until I get back.

hold sthg in one's head(v) :to keep sthg (esp. of small value or importance) in mind.

Hold it!(v) :Stay over there; Stop what you’re doing; Remain where you are!.

hold a job down(v) :to keep on one's job by means of one's determination and resolution in spite of difficulties .

hold one's sides with laughter(v) :to laugh noisily and heartily.

hold one's own(v) :to continue to maintain one’s bravery or courage in the face of difficulties; to keep one’s end up.

hold oneself in readiness (for)(v) :to get prepared for an emergency situation, etc.

hold one's tongue/peace(v) :to be silent; keep quiet. _I found it very difficult to hold my tongue when he started praising the company, and saying what a great job he was doing.

not hold a candle to(v) :not to be able to be competitive with (sb).

be (left) holding/to hold the baby-(Br)/bag-(Am)(v) :to be left to undertake an unpleasant responsibility that one does not want to.

There's no holding sb/sthg :There is no possibility to keep sthg/sb under control.

holdup(n) :robbery esp. with a gun.

hole(n) :1-a small unpleasant place in which poor people live. 2-a difficult or awkward situation that causes trouble; predicament.

be in a hole(v) :1-to be in a difficult, awkward or troublesome situation. 2-to be financially in trouble; to be in great debt.

make a hole in(v) :to use much of.

pick/knock holes in(v) :to criticize sb esp. in an argument.

a square peg in a round hole(n) :a person that does not fit or deserve the position he/she has.

top hole, also top-hole(adj) :wonderful; excellent. _How was the exam? -Just top hole!/It was a top-hole one.

want/need sthg like/as much as one wants/needs a hole in the head(v) :to find sthg unpleasant and likely to cause trouble. _I feel very tired, I want tomorrow’s exam as much as I want a hole in the head.

hole up(v) :<slang>to escape or hide.

holler(v) :(Am)[to/at]to shout or cry loudly; yell.

hollow(adv) :thoroughly; utterly. _The teacher was about to beat her hollow before the real guilty confessed her crime.

a holy terror(n) :sb who causes a lot of harmless or inserious trouble.

hombre(n) :guy; man.

be home and dry(v) :(Br)to accomplish sthg successfully esp. to win a game. _I’ll be home and dry after submitting that fucking report.

bring/drive sthg home(v) :to make sthg to be fully understood. _You should drive it home, if you want him to understand what you’re trying to explain.

come/get home(v) :to be completely understood or realized (by sb). _After his help when I'm sick, it’s just come home to me how much I need him.

nothing to write home about(n) :nothing worthy of mention.

romp home(v) :to defeat in a race, election, etc. very easily.

strike/hit home(v) :(of a remark)to hurt a person’s feelings esp. intentionally. _His deliberate words hit home, she got red and got out of the room.

who’s sb when sb’s at home? :<humor> (used to refer to a person whom a person asks about. ) _Hey, do you see Tom talking with Mary? -Tom, who is he when he’s at home?

homebody(n) :a person who has a great liking to be at home.

homer(n) :infml for home run(n) :(in baseball)a long hit which makes a point if the hitter runs round the whole area.

homy, also homey(adj) :(Am)1-pleasant; familiar; friendly. 2- comfortable; easy.

homework(n) :a former study for a debate or a report.

honest-to-goodness(adj) :naturally frank; straight forward.

honey(n) :1-sthg that is very good; excellent. _That is just a honey of a watch. 2-(Am)darling. _Oh my honey, how grateful I am for your help.

honky, honkie(n) :(Am)<slang>a person of the white race.

be/feel in honor bound to do sthg(v) :to feel oneself obliged to do sthg as a help not as a rule or law.

on one's honor(adv) :depending on one's good opinion held by people that what he said is true.

one's word of honor(n) :a promise to do sthg.

pay/incur a debt of honor(v) :to do sthg for one's fame or reputation, not for law.

do the honors(v) :to behave as host e.g. serving drink or introducing people to one another.

hoo-ha(n) :noisy talk or disturbance among people; fuss; bother. _Stop that hoo-ha!.

hooch(n) :(Am)<slang>alcoholic drink, esp. whisky.

hood(n) :<slang>a gangster; hoodlum.

hoodlum(n) :<slang>a rough person esp. member of a street gang; thug; gangster.

hoodoo(n) :1-sthg or sb which brings bad luck. 2-bad luck; jinx; hex.

hoodoo(v) :to cause or bring bad luck to; jinx; hex.

hooey(n,interj) :(Am)<slang>foolish and meaningless talk; nonsense; bunk.

be/get off the hook(v) :to escape from or to be out of a difficult or troublesome situation.

by hook or by crook(adv) :by any way, even legal or illegal.

on one's own hook(adv) :by oneself; without asking any help, advice, etc. from anybody.

swallow sthg hook, line and sinker(v) :to believe (sthg untrue) very easily.

hook(v) :to steal; rip off; swipe; pilfer;

hook it(v) :(Am)<slang>to flee; to run away.

hook up with(v) :to come together with; unite.

hooked(adj) :[on]1-addicted to drugs; dependent. 2-having a great desire and liking for doing sthg. _She’s hooked on romantic love books.

hooker(n) :(Am)<slang>prostitute.

play hooky(v) :to avoid going to school with no excuse; cut class; be truant.

hoosegow, also hoosgow(n) :<slang> prison; jail.

Hoosier(n) :a native Indian.

go through the hoop(s)(v) :<fig>to suffer a painful or unpleasant experience.

put sb through the hoop(s)(v) :(usu. passive)to make sb suffer sthg unpleasant e.g. by asking difficult questions.

hoot(n) :sthg worthless or of small amount. _His word isn't worth a hoot.

not care/give a hoot/two hoots(v) :not to care any; not give a damn.

hoot(v) :to laugh noisily at (sb) esp. to express disapproval or dislike.

hooter(n) :(Br)<slang>the nose.

hop(n) :1-distance traveled by plane. 2-informal dance esp. played by popular music.

catch sb on the hop(v) :to catch sb unexpectedly and when he/she is not prepared.

hop, skip/step and jump(n) :an athletic exercise in which these three practices are held in succession.

hop(v) :1-[on/in](Am)to get quickly on (a bicycle, car, etc.) 2-to travel freely and with no or little former preparation. 3-to dance.

Hop off! :<slang>Go away; Get the fuck out (of somewhere).

Hop it! :(Br)Buzz off!; Go away!.

Hop to it! :(Am)<slang>Hurry up!; Rush!

(be) hopping mad(v,adj) :(to be) extremely angry.

hopped up(adj) :<slang>very much excited or stimulated as by drug.

raise sb's hopes(v) :to encourage sb and make sb believe in future that will be more fortunate for him/her, etc.

hopeless(adj) :useless. _Get rid of all these hopeless stuff!

horn(n) :any big and brass instrument, esp. a trumpet.

blow one’s own horn(v) :to be too proud; to boast.

draw/pull in one's horns(v) :to draw back or control one’s activities, esp. one’s spending. _The government had to draw in its horns, after reducing the taxes too much.

lock horns(v) :[with]to quarrel or argue (with sb).

on the horns of a dilemma(adj) :between two choices both of which are equally unpleasant.

show one’s horns(v) :to be very angry so as to be ready to fight or argue for sthg.

horn in(v) :<slang>to be concerned with other people’s affairs without being asked or needed; to interfere in; meddle ; intrude.

horrendous(adj) :very bad; unpleasant.

horrible(adj) :1-(of people or clothes)) extremely bad; rude; ugly. 2-bad or unpleasant. _It is just a horrible weather for picnic.

horrid(adj) :very bad; unpleasant; disagreeable. _a horrid weather.

horror(n) :sthg unpleasant or surprisingly bad. _That party was a real horror!

a little horror(n) :a very mischievous or naughty child.

the horrors(n) :a state of great sorrow, worry or fear.

be/get on one's high horse(v) :to become offended easily and insist on being treated with proper respect esp. in a proud manner.

back the wrong horse(v) :to give support to the wrong person esp. the failing one.

come/get (down) off one’s horse(v) :(used imperatively)to give up feeling oneself offended. _Mary, listen to me, come off your horse. I didn’t mean to annoy you.

a dark horse(n) :a person whose chances of success are hidden ,not known or neglected.

flog a dead horse(v) :to waste one's chances or efforts. _You’re just flogging a dead horse to ask a week off from the boss, he won’t let you that.

hold one's horses(v) :(used imperatively)to control oneself.

a horse of another color(n) :a different problem.

look a gift horse in the mouth(v) :to take sthg by not showing thankfulness after trying to find fault with (it).

a willing horse(n) :a very keen and determined worker.

(straight/right) from the horse's mouth(adv) :told directly from the first person related to the subject. _Maybe you won’t believe that but I heard it straight from the horse’s mouth.

horse about/around(v) :to spend time aimlessly.

horse sense(n) :infml for common sense(=practical sense and judgment depending on one’s experience.)

horseshit(n) :(Am)<slang><taboo>bullshit; nonsense.

host(v) :to act as a host.

hot(adj) :1-[on]having much knowledge (about)or having a great interest (in). 2-hazardous; dangerous. 3-recent; new; fresh. 4-playing jazz music with a fast tempo and hard beat. 5-<slang>(of stolen goods)difficult to sell because they’re newly stolen and known to the police.

be hot on the trail of sb/on sb's tracks(v) :to be near or close behind sb and likely to catch sooner.

be in/get into hot water(v) :to get into a state of great trouble or annoyance because of a stupid mistake or behavior. _I got into hot water the other day for borrowing the school record player without permission.

be/get under the hot collar(v) :to get extremely angry because of a wrongdoing to oneself or others.

blow hot and cold(v) :<fig>to change one's opinions frequently by rousing one time approval and the other time disapproval.

get it/give it sb hot and strong(v) :to scold/be scolded violently.

go/sell like hot cakes(v) :to be sold too much and in a very short time.

have/get the hots for(v) :<slang>to have a great sexual interest in or attraction for (sb).

make it/a place/things too hot for sb(v) :to force sb to leave a place esp. by making a place or a situation very troublesome, difficult, or dangerous for sb.

not so/too hot(adj) :(after feel/look)not satisfactory; not as good as expected esp. in one’s health.

hot air(n) :<derog>nonsense talk or opinions.

hotfoot(adv) :moving fast.

hotfoot it(v) :to move quickly. _He hotfooted it to the school.

hot-gospeller(n) : <derog> an eager christian teacher who tries to rouse excitement in listeners' mind.

hot potato(n) :sthg that is difficult or troublesome to deal with.

hot rod(n) :(Am)<slang>an old car which is rebuilt and modernized for speeding higher.

hot seat(n) :a position of great difficulty, from which one must make important and quick decisions and always with questions that are difficult to answer.

hot spot(n) :an area of trouble and disagreement esp. among politicians.

hot stuff(n) :1-sb or sthg that is very skillful or of great quality. 2-sb who is sexually exciting.

hot up(v) :(Br)to become more exciting, risky, or dangerous; to intensify. _The altercation among politicians are hot up.

hound(n) :a person who is greatly fond of sthg; devotee; addict.

hound(v) :1- to urge and force sb to do sthg insistently. _Mummy always hounds me to finish my meal. 2-to annoy continually and try to find fault with; pester; nag.

the (wee) small hours(n) :the first two or three hours just after midnight.

bring the house down(v) :to receive great applause from the audience. _We close the show tonight, ladies and gentlemen, with Mr. Murphy the best magician in the world, who is sure to bring the house down!

get on/along like a house on fire(v) :(of people)to become good friends and very familiar with one another in a very short time. _How are your new neighbors? - Pretty well, their sons and ours get on like a house on fire.

go like a house on fire(v) :(of an event, activity, etc.)to be successful. _The ceremony really went like a house on fire, didn’t it?

keep/have open house(v) :to be ready to host at any time for the unexpected guests.

like the side of a house(adj) :(esp. of a woman)very fat, or large. _I remember I was like the side of a house just before my baby was born.

on the house(adj) :(of food, drinks, etc.) free esp. by the owner of a pub, restaurant, etc.

rough house(n) :a noisy quarrel or fight.

the House(n) :1-(Br)the Stock Exchange. 2-(Br)the House Of Lords. 3-(Am)the House Of Representatives.

how(pron) :What. _Hey, how are you doing?

and how :(used to add force to one's agreement with sb’s statement or question)very much so; what you said is certainly true. _It’s really cold in here. _And how!

a fine how do you do(n) :an unpleasant and surprising state of affairs.

howdy :infml for how do you do(=hello)(used as a greeting)

How come...!(pron) :Why ...._How come you failed?

howler(n) :a stupid and ridiculous mistake; a silly blender.

howling(adj) :<slang>great; fabulous. _howling fame/success.

hubby(n) :(Br)husband.

huckster(n) :a person who works in an advertisement company.

huddle(n) :a private get-together esp. to discuss and decide what to do.(esp. in the phrase be in/get into/go into a huddle.) _The boy admitted that he had taken the money, and the other children went into a huddle to decide how to punish him..

huddle(v) :to come together for a private discussion or conference; confer.

a hue and cry(n) :a loud public opposition that expresses anger or disapproval. _The spectators raised a hue and cry against the referee's decision.

huff and puff(v) :to appear to be making a great effort; to become confused and puzzled and so to be inable to do sthg. _He began to huff and puff when he saw the test papers. / _The technicians were huffing and puffing over how to mend the crashed aircraft.

hugely(adv) :extremely; much.

Huh!(interj) :(used for requesting an answer that is likely to be agreeable with the opinion of the person)_We thoroughly beat the Bulls, huh!

hullo(n, interj) :hello.

hum(v) :(of a place)to be extremely busy. _The class was humming before the exam.

humdinger(n) :sthg or sb who is very good, helpful or noticeable and considered to be excellent of its kind.

get the hump(v) :to become angry, annoyed, displeased, etc. _The teacher got the hump over what Tom said to her, and she threw him out of the classroom.

give sb the hump(v) :to annoy sb. _Martin gives everybody the hump with his boring talks.

over the hump(adj) :about to be out of a difficult or unpleasant situation.

hump(v) :1-(Br)to carry esp. on one's back. _The father was humping the little child in the room. 2-<slang><taboo>to have sexual intercourse (with sb). 3-to study or work very hard; to exert oneself.

have a hunch that... :I guess that ...; I think it is likely to happen that...

hunger for/to do sthg(v) :to have a great desire for or to do sthg.

hunk(n) :a large piece (of).

hunkers(n) :hip; the fleshy back part of the body between the waist and the legs; haunches.

on one's hunkers(adv) :sitting on one's heels; in a squatting position.

hunky-dory(adj) :(esp. of a general situation) very good; wonderful; satisfactory.

in a hurry(adv) :1-(used in negative statements)keenly; willingly. _I didn't want you to come with me in a hurry! 2-easily or fast. _I'll always appreciate your thoughtfulness and won't forget it in a hurry.

hush(adj) :unknown by the people; secret.

hush-hush(adj) (of plans, activities, etc.) avoided from people's knowledge; hidden; secret. _a hush-hush job.

hush money(n) :money paid secretly to prevent a disgraceful fact from being heard by the people.

husking bee(n) :a social affair or get-together of a farmer's neighbors and friends to help him husk corn.

husky(adj) :(of men)muscular; huge and strong.

hustle(v) :(Am)1-to obtain or take sthg as by begging. 2-[into]to sell sthg or to persuade sb to buy sthg by deceitful activity. 3-<slang>to work as a prostitute. 4-to obtain sthg from sb by trickery or deceitful activity. _They hustled him for lunch. 5-to work hardly, quickly and energetically.

hustle(n) :energy; liveliness; drive.

hustler(n) :1- a busy person who works hard and actively. 2-a person who makes his/her living by begging or by deceitful activities. 3-<slang>a prostitute.

hype(n) : <derog> a person who hypes.

hype(v) : <derog> to try to gain much of public approval or attention esp. much more than he/she has expected.

hyped up(adj) :worried; anxious or excited.

hyper(adj) :(Am)very energetic or excited; very active.

hysterical(adj) :very funny.