The idiom phrase hell of a note is usually used in the more complete expression “That’s a hell of a note” or “What a hell of a note.” It refers to something surprising or unwelcome and is usually used as a complaint. The word “heck” can be substituted for hell for those who are afraid … Read more
Meaning of Idiom “Hocus-Pocus” 1. Hocus pocus refers to something done to confuse or befuddle someone, such as meaningless talk. 2. Trickery or misdirection designed to conceal another activity or to conceal the truth. 3. Unrelated or purposeless activity that magicians use to distract and misdirect their audience while they perform a trick. Examples are … Read more
Meaning Of Idiom ‘Happy as the Day is Long’ To be happy as the day is long means to be very happy, especially in how one is spending their time. While ‘happy as the day is long’ can be used to express general happiness, it is especially used to express happiness and contentment with one’s … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Half in the Bag’ To be half in the bag is to be mildly intoxicated by alcohol; almost drunk. This idiom is also used to mean ‘drunk or intoxicated’ (i.e. completely drunk). This usage reflects the earlier variation ‘in the bag’ which today is not as common. Originally, in the bag meant … Read more
Meaning Of Idiom ‘Have Something Out’ To have something out means to have it removed from one’s body; to have something surgically removed, such as a tooth, appendix, stone, tumor, etc. 1,2 The idiom ‘have something out’ usually refers to a medical necessity. For example, “I’m having my wisdom tooth out tommorow. It’s impacted.” Do … Read more
Also used: have it out for someone Meaning of Idiom ‘Have It In For Someone’ To have it in for someone means to be determined to criticize, disagree, harm, harass, or simply dislike them; to hold a longstanding grudge against someone; to dislike someone so much that you want to cause some kind of harm … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Have a Bone to Pick’ When you have a bone to pick (with someone), it means that you are angry at someone about a certain thing or have a grievance to discuss with them; to have something to disagree or argue with someone about. 1,2,3,4 The idiom ‘have a bone to pick’ … Read more
Also used: having this out Meaning Of Idiom ‘Have It Out with Someone’ To have it out with someone means to have a serious talk with someone in order to settle and issue or dispute; to have an argument with someone or frankly discuss something they have done to make you angry with the goal … Read more
Also: hit the booze be on the bottle Hit the Bottle Meaning To hit the bottle means to go on a drinking binge; to get drunk; to drink a large amount of alcoholic beverage; to drink or start to drink excessive amounts of alcohol habitually or usually 1,2,3,4 Usage Notes The idiom hit the bottle … Read more
Hide Out Meaning To hide out means go into hiding for an extended period to evade whoever is looking for you; to hide oneself so that one cannot be found by someone or something. 1,2 Usage Notes A place used to hide out can be called a hideout (hide-out), especially when it is a place … Read more