| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| hatchet man |
the man who does the bad jobs: firing, layoffs, etc.
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Uh oh, there's Jake, the hatchet man. Who's getting fired now?
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| hats off |
a tribute or honor; praise and thanks
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And hats off to Mr. Singh for coordinating the volunteers.
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| haul ass [B] |
do it, hurry, get going
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If you want a magazine, haul ass. You can buy one at the drugstore.
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| haul up on the carpet |
questioned, disciplined, give me the third degree
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If you don't obey every rule, you will be hauled up on the carpet.
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| have a ball |
enjoy the activity, have a blast, have fun
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We had a ball at Yolanda's party. It was lots of fun.
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| have a bird |
be overcome with excitement or grief, beside myself,
have a fit
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When you told her the boys had been rescued I thought
she was going to have a bird! She was almost hysterical.
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| have a bite |
eat lunch, eat some food
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We can have a bite at a restaurant after we finish shopping.
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| have a blast |
have a great party; enjoy the dance etc.
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"How was the dance?" "Super! We had a blast!"
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| have a boo |
go to the bathroom, go to the can
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Let's stop at the next service station so Cory can have a boo.
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| have a boo |
have a look, have a peek
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Have a boo with my binoculars. You can see one of the planets.
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