Expressions (A–Z)

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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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  Hanging on a Great Tree

  See: "Hanged on a large tree."

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  Hannah returned to her dark complexion

  See: returned to a dark complexion.

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  Hanukkah money, Hanukkah coins

  A custom to give children a sum of money or a special gift on the occasion of th...

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• Hap-lap

  (slang) In a hurried or careless manner; in an improper or slapdash way.

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  Happiness and Wealth

  See: "In happiness and wealth".

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