Expressions (A–Z)
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Halfheartedly/ insincerely
Figuratively: His mouth and his heart were not equal. He did not intend what he...
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Ham sinned and Canaan was cursed/ one sin and the other is punished (said when a person is punished for others' sins)
Figuratively, in a literary style: one person sinned, and another was punished?!
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Hammer Wine
(slang) low-quality wine that may cause a headache.
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Hand in hand
In question: in unison. From the action partner.
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Hand on the Heart
See: "with hand on the heart".
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Hand to mouth
(slang) Their salary is enough only for basic living needs, with no ability to s...
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Hand to the Mouth (puts a hand over his mouth)/ Keep quiet! / Mum's the word! / (to be silent)
Figuratively: hush; stop talking. A command to be silent. Not to speak. Not to r...
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Handed Out Compliments
See: "pay compliments."
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Handle someone with kid gloves
With gentleness and sensitivity. With delicate treatment.
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Handwritten Letters
The form of letters as they are written by hand.
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