Hold in high regard
To have very great respect for someone. The students hold the principal in high regard.
Hyped-up
To have an excess of energy, to be excited.My aunt has been hyped up all morning because she will go to Italy for a holiday next week.
How’s that?
What did you say?."How`s that? I couldn`t hear you because the radio was too loud."
How so?
How is it so?."I know that you think the answer is wrong but how so?"
How come?
Why?."How come you don`t telephone her if you want to talk to her?"
A hop, skip and a jump
A short distance.The hospital was a hop, skip and a jump from our new apartment.
A hold-up
A robbery. I was involved in a hold-up when I was in the supermarket last weekend.
Hold up
1. (lit.) To lift something. If you have a question, hold your hand up.. 2. To support or to carry something. The main beams hold up the... Read more →
Hold true
To be true, to continue to be correct or true.It usually hold's true that the students who always come late get the lowest marks.
Hold the reins
To be the most influential person.The manager has been holding the reins in his company for many years.