Idioms with 'H'

Had ('d) better: be obliged to; should (strong).
"You'd better leave soon. If you don't, you'll miss your bus."

Hassle (noun): a troublesome situation; something troublesome that interrupts one's normal routine.
"I know it's a hassle to complete this form now, but Mr. Rogersneeds it in his office by the end of the day."

Hard feelings: anger; animosity; bitter feelings.
A: "I'm sorry that Jim got the job instead of you."
B: "I have no hard feelings toward him; I know that he had stronger qualifications."



Hard-headed: stubborn; inflexible; unwilling to change.
"I don't think Julie will change her mind. She's pretty hard-headed."

Hassle (verb): annoy; bother; interrupt one's normal routine.
"If you'd stop hassling me, I might get this finished on time!"

Have one's hands full: be extremely busy.
A: "Will you be able to help us this afternoon?"
B: "I'm afraid not. I'll have my hands full trying to finish my research paper."

Have/has ('ve/'s) got: have/has.
"Nick's got a son whose name is Jasper and a daughter whose name is Sandra."

Have something down pat: know/understand something completely and thoroughly.
"I know I did well on the test. I had all the material down pat."

Head honcho: person in charge; top boss.
"Jake's the head honcho of the real estate business."

Hit the books: study.
"I wish I could go to the movies, but I've got to hit the books."

Hit the hay: go to bed; go to sleep.
"It's late, so I guess I'll hit the hay."

Hit the sack: go to bed.
"I'm really tired. I think I'll hit the sack."

How come?: Why? (statement word order).
"How come you weren't at the party?"