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.
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his back is up »
He 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.
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historical figure »
A fictional or fabricated person who was was given historical importance in legends and myth.
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historical figure »
A person who lived long ago, usually of some historical note or importance.
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history repeats itself »
Things that have happened in the past will happen again.
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hit a snag »
To encounter an unexpected problem or delay.
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hit home »
To be especially memorable or meaningful; to be fully understood, believed or appreciated.
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hit home »
To do something particularly great.
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hit it big »
To have great success.
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hit man »
hired killer
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hit on »
To flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.
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hit on »
To discover, pinpoint; to think up; to realize; to invent.
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hit one out of the ballpark »
To hit a fair ball so well that the ball flies over all of the spectators' seats and lands outside the stadium.
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hit one out of the ballpark »
To produce a spectacular achievement.
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hit one's stride »
To reach a full level of efficiency, competence, comfort, etc.; to get going.
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