Have a word with (someone)
To talk briefly with someone.I will have a word with my boss before he goes home tonight.
Hang on (someone’s) coattails
To have one's fortune or success depend on another person.The man is hanging on the coattails of his successful boss.
Hang a right
To turn to the right.We decided to hang a right when we came to the main street.
Hang a left
To turn to the left.We must hang a left at the end of the block.
Handy
Can easily fix things.The man is very handy around the house and is always fixing or building something.
The handwriting is on the wall
Something bad or significant will happen.The handwriting is on the wall. Business conditions are bad so nobody will get a bonus this year.
Handle (someone) with kid gloves
To handle someone very gently and carefully because you do not want to upset him or her.You must handle the new employee with kid gloves because... Read more →
Hands off
Left alone, without interfering.The government decided to take a hands-off approach with the teachers during the strike.
Hands down
Easy, unopposed.Our team won the game hands down over the other team.
(one’s) hands are tied
One is unable to help.My hands were tied and I could not help my friend.