Hand down a decision
To announce a legal decision.The judge handed down his decision early in the afternoon.
Hammer (something) home hammer home (something)
To try hard to make someone understand something.The speaker tried to hammer home the importance of treating the customers with respect.
Hammer out (something) hammer (something) out
To make an agreement or plan by discussion and debate.The union and managers were able to hammer out an agreement before midnight last night.
Hammer out a deal hammer a deal out
To make a deal or agreement by discussion and debate.We worked hard to hammer out a deal with our company about our holiday schedule.
Had best (do something)
Should do something, ought to do something.I had best go home soon as I want to get up early tomorrow morning.
Have a card up one’s sleeve
To have a reserve plan or a secret advantage.The man had a card up his sleeve when he went to the bank to ask for more money for his business.
Have a brush with (something)
To have a brief experience with something (law, death etc.).I had a brush with the law when my car was stopped for speeding.
Have a bone to pick with (someone)
To have a disagreement or problem that you want to discuss with someone, to want to talk to someone about something that he or she has done that... Read more →
Have a blowout
To have a burst tire on a car or truck.Our car had a blowout on the road to the mountain.
Have a blowout
To have a big wild party or sale.The university students had a blowout on their graduation day.