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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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have the wolf by the ear

To be in a difficult or dangerous situation with no easy way out.

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have the world by the tail

To be in a position of great success or control.

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have truck with

to have dealings or associations with someone or something, often with a negative connotation

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he who laughs last laughs loudest

the ultimate success or victory brings the greatest joy, regardless of earlier setbacks

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head and shoulders above

significantly better or superior compared to others

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head over heels

to be completely in love or infatuated

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head start

an advantage gained by starting before others

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heads up

to provide a warning or notification about something

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hear it on the grapevine

to find out information through informal channels or rumors.

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hear on the grapevine

to receive news or rumors indirectly through informal channels.

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hear something straight from the horse's mouth

to receive information directly from a trustworthy source.

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hear the end of it

To hear about something repeatedly, often to the point of annoyance.

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