hold somebody's hand »
To guide somebody through the basics or assist with excessively small details.
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hold up »
To rob at gunpoint.
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hold your fire »
Do not discharge your weapon. Used originally for weapons needing a spark or lighting of a fuse to ignite gunpowder, now sometimes used to mean any weapon launching a projectile.
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hospital pass »
Exempting one from regular activities, to instead visit a hospital.
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house of cards »
A structure or argument built on a shaky foundation.
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household name »
A very well-known public figure.
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if pigs had wings they would fly »
(colloquial) Expresses speakers skepticism toward a hypothetical argument by another.
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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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in Dutch »
Written or spoken in the dutch language.
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in full swing »
Proceeding fully, quickly, or completely; thoroughly begun and in progress.
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in no uncertain terms »
With great clarity, emphasis, or exactness; without any ambiguity.
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in shape »
I guess I'd better get my room in shape if I have guests.
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in the clear »
Not guilty or not suspected of wrongdoing.
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it takes all kinds to make a world »
Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike.He irons his clothes how?! That's crazy! Well, I guess it takes all kinds.
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jack in »
To stop doing a regular activity. Often a job or studies.
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