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 the headlines »
To appear prominently in the news, especially on the front page.
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hit the jackpot »
To realise a huge load of luck; to receive a more favorable outcome than imagined.
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hold all the aces »
To be in a strong position when one is competing with someone else, having all the advantages.
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hold down »
To continue, to hold and to manage well.
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hold up »
To fulfil / fulfill or complete one's part of an agreement.
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hold with the hare and run with the hounds »
To oppose an action or behavior and yet engage in the same action or behavior; to be a hypocrite.
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hot dog »
sausage in a roll
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hot to trot »
Eager for sexual activity.
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hot to trot »
Eager to begin; anxious to get going.
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hothouse »
An environment in which growth or development is encouraged; a hotbed.
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hunger is a good sauce »
(dated) Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.1854, Mark Lemon, Henry Mayhew, Tom Taylor, Shirley Brooks, Francis Cowley Burnand, Owen Seaman, Punch, Vol. XXVI, Punch Publications Ltd., page 74:His bread and cheese were somewhat dry, to be sure; his ale had become flat, and considerably warmer than was desirable; but hunger is a good sauce, and thirst is not particular.
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in a league of one's own »
Far excelling even the closest contender; not having any worthy competition.
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