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- hit a nerve Idiom To say or do something that causes a strong, often negative, emotional reaction because it touches on a sensitive or pa…
- hit the nail on the head Idiom B2 To hit the nail on the head means to say or do something that is exactly right.
- Hiya. Collocation B1 A very informal and friendly way of saying 'hello' or 'hi'. It's commonly used in casual spoken English, especially in …
- hold a meeting Collocation to organize and conduct a meeting
- hold a position Collocation to have a particular job or role, especially an official or responsible one
- hold a record Collocation to have the best (or most extreme) result ever officially noted in a category
- hold back Phrasal verb To hold back means to stop yourself or something from moving forward or being expressed.
- hold hands Collocation to hold another person's hand, often to show affection, comfort, or closeness
- hold on Phrasal verb To hold on means to wait for a short time.
- hold on a moment Collocation B1 To wait for a very short period of time, often used when asking someone to pause during a conversation or task.
- hold out Phrasal verb To hold out means to refuse to agree or give in, usually while waiting for something better.
- hold the fort Idiom B2 To hold the fort means to stay and take care of things while someone else is away.
- hold up Phrasal verb To hold up usually means to delay or prevent progress.
- hold your breath Collocation to stop breathing for a short time, often while waiting, concentrating, or expecting something
- holistic Word C1 Considering a whole system rather than just its individual parts.
- homeland Word C1 A homeland is the country or region where someone comes from or feels they belong.
- homophobia Word C1 Homophobia is dislike of, prejudice against, or fear of gay people or homosexuality.
- hook Word C1 A hook is a curved device used for catching, holding, or hanging things.
- hopeful Word C1 Feeling or showing confidence that something good will happen.
- horizon Word C1 The horizon is the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky.