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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hit the bricks »
To travel about, especially on foot.
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hit the rock »
To make a gesture to show celebration, friendship, or to be part of a secret handshake by one person raising their fist so the fist is pointing at the person and the other person lightly punches the fist.
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hold one's breath »
To inhale and then intentionally close the epiglottis so that one's breath is not exhaled.
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hold one's breath »
To wait, as if breathlessly.
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hoover up »
Into a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.
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house cooling party »
A party to celebrate when a person decides to leave a house or flat, and sometimes to help prepare the space for the incoming residents.
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household name »
A brand name that is well known to the great majority of households.
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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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idiot light »
Any warning light or indicator on the dashboard of a car, designed to alert the driver of problems, such as the parking brake being on or the oil being low.
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if it ain't broke, don't fix it »
Leave something alone; avoid correcting, fixing, or improving what is already sufficient, as it could end up being detrimental
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in a nutshell »
In summary; briefly or simply.
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in Abraham's bosom »
No longer living. Dead.
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in broad daylight »
In a blatant and publicly visible manner.
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in broad daylight »
In ample natural illumination, during the daytime.
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