Hold all the aces
To have the best chance of winning, to have full control.I think that I hold all the aces in my dispute with the company.
Hold a meeting
To meet, to have a meeting.The apartment owners decided to hold a meeting last week.
Hold a grudge against (someone)
To not forgive someone for something, to continue to be angry at someone for something that happened in the past.The employee has been holding a... Read more →
Hold a candle to (someone or something)
To be in the same class or level as someone or something (usually used with a negative).The new restaurant cannot hold a candle to the one that... Read more →
Hobson’s choice
The choice between taking what is offered or getting nothing at all (Hobson owned a stable in the 17th century in England and always offered his... Read more →
Hive of activity
A place where things are very busy.The school was a hive of activity during the school festival.
Hither and thither
In one direction and then in another, here and there.The man looked hither and thither when he discovered that he had lost his wallet.
Hold court
To act like a king or queen among his or her subjects.Our manager always acts like he is holding court when I see him in his office.
Hear a peep out of (someone)
To hear the smallest sound from someone.We did not hear a peep out of the children who were playing in the other room.
Heads will roll
Somebody will get into severe trouble.Heads will roll because of the problems with the new employee.