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Phrase

Definitions and Example Sentences

hair of the dog

example sentence:

a small quantity of alcoholic drink said to cure a hangover:

“I feel really rough today I think I need the hair of the dog.”

half baked

example sentence:

an action or idea that is not seriously planned or thought through:

“I see that John’s got one of his half baked ideas again.”

ham fisted

example sentence:

personally awkward or clumsy:

“I’d like to repair it my self but I’m so ham fisted.”

hang on

example sentence:

wait and don’t give up:

“She was ready to give up so I told her to hang on and see what happens.”

hat trick

example sentence:

three of something:

“I scored a hat trick at last nights football match.”

haven't got a clue

example sentence:

example sentence:

no idea about something:

“I’ve haven’t got a clue how this DVD player works.”

no idea about what to do:

“I haven't got a clue what to do.”

heavy traffic

example sentence:

a lot of motor vehicles on the road at the same time:

“According to the news there’s going to be a lot of heavy traffic on the roads this weekend.”

hen night

example sentence:

a party or night out held for a woman shortly before she gets married:

“Are you going to Jane’s hen night?”

if it ain't broke, don't fix it

example sentence:

if something is working well it is best to leave it alone:

“I told him that when it comes to my computer I take the attitude if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”

if you can't stand the heat,

get out of the kitchen

example sentence:

if a situation or task is becoming to difficult for you to do you should stop doing it:

“He was really struggling so I told him if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”

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