happy camper »
One who is thoroughly content or satisfied.
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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 »
Someone who carries out brutal and unpleasant duties on behalf of another, such as firing dead wood employees.
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he who laughs last laughs best »
success is better after having previously endured ridicule.
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he who laughs last laughs hardest »
Alternative form of he who laughs last laughs best.
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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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heaven helps those who help themselves »
A maxim encouraging people to get involved in their own problems.
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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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horse's mouth »
Source; someone who directly experienced or witnessed something.
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how do you like them apples »
Directed jestingly or mockingly at someone who has received surprising information, ridiculing the situation.
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if you lie with dogs you will get fleas »
It is important whom to choose as one's closest acquanitances.
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inside joke »
A joke that is understood or meant to be understood only by certain people who are in the know about the details.
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it's not what you know but who you know »
For success, and especially to obtain employment, one's knowledge and skills are less useful and less important than one's network of personal contacts.1951, G. P. Bush and L. H. Hattery, "Federal Recruitment of Junior Engineers," Science, vol. 114, no. 2966, p. 456:Eighty-four students referred to political influence as a disadvantage of federal employment with such remarks as: "There are too many political connections necessary . . . it's not what you know but who you know
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jack of all trades »
One competent in many endeavors, especially one who excels in none of them.
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