Head hunt

To search for qualified individuals to fill certain positions.The head-hunting company has phoned me several times about changing jobs.

Haywire

Broken or confused, unrealistic or crazy.The man had a haywire idea to change jobs in his company.

Have what it takes

To have the ability or courage to do something.I do not believe that my friend has what it takes to be a good teacher.

Have two strikes against (one)

To do two things that are wrong or bad and have only one more thing to do to cause you serious trouble, to be in a difficult situation ( from... Read more →

Have two left feet

To move in a very awkward way when you dance.The man has two left feet and he is a very bad dancer.

Have turned the corner

To have passed a critical point in a process.I think that we have turned the corner and that our business will improve soon.

Have too many irons in the fire

To be doing too many things at once.I have too many irons in the fire at the moment and I am very tired.

High on (something)

Intoxicated with a drug, enthusuastic about something.The young man was high on something when the police arrested him.

High man on the totem pole

The top person of an organization.My father is the high man on the totem pole in his company and has a very good job.

High life

A luxurious existence.The couple have been living the high life since they moved to Las Vegas.