Hand-to-mouth
Only enough money for basic living.The man was living a hand-to-mouth existence until he was able to find a job.
Hand-to-hand combat
Fighting with one's hands without weapons.The two soldiers were doing hand-to-hand combat.
Hand (something) to (someone) on a silver platter
To give a person something that has not been earned.The father handed a job to his son on a silver platter and the boy never made any effort at... Read more →
Hand (something) down to (someone) hand down (something) to (someone)
To give something to a younger person.The girl always handed her old clothes down to her younger sister.
Hand over (someone or something) to (someone)
To give control or possession of something to someone, to give something to another person.The criminals were forced to hand over the stolen... Read more →
Hang on
To wait, to continue listening on the telephone."Hang on for a minute while I go and get a pen."
Hang on
To continue.Although conditions were very bad the man decided to hang on and fight to keep his business going.
Hang loose
To relax, to remain calm.I want to stay home this weekend and hang loose.
Hang it!
A rather old expression used to express annoyance or disappointment ."Hang it," the man said when he hit his finger with the hammer.
Hang in (there)
To persevere, to not give up."You should hang in there and not quit your job even if you hate the supervisor."