hard hitting »
uncompromising
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has-been »
A formerly popular or influential person whose popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline. Typically said of professionals or celebrities whose primary success is behind them.
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hatchet man »
A professional killer.
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have one's work cut out for one »
To face a large task or project.
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he who smelt it dealt it »
(colloquial, originally) A person who calls attention to or complains about a fart is likely trying to pretend it wasn't his or her own.(colloquial, by extension) Used to suggest that a person calling attention to or complaining about a given problem may in fact be the source of the problem.
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head scratcher »
July 2002, Fox News - Attorney: Williams' Kids Near Compromise About Father's Remains.
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head-in-the-sand »
Exhibiting disregard or denial of a problem or threat.
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heaven helps those who help themselves »
A maxim encouraging people to get involved in their own problems.
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here's to »
Denoting proposed salutation while drinking alcohol, toast.
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hic Rhodus, hic salta »
(politics) Prove what you can do, here and now.
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hide one's light under a bushel »
For a person to keep some talent or skill hidden from other people. The tone is that a person having a talent which they can be proud of ought not hide it.
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hit a snag »
To encounter an unexpected problem or delay.
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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 one out of the ballpark »
To produce a spectacular achievement.
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hit the bricks »
To participate in a workplace strike or other job action; to participate in a public protest, especially one involving picketing.
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