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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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hit the jackpot

To achieve a great or unexpected success, often financial; to have a stroke of luck.

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hit the road

To leave; to begin a journey.

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hit the roof

To become extremely angry.

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hit the skids

To decline rapidly, especially financially or in terms of quality or success.

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hit the spot

To be exactly what is needed or wanted; to satisfy perfectly.

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hit the wall

To reach a point of sudden exhaustion or insurmountable difficulty, especially in endurance activities or continuous effort.

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hit too close to home

To be so accurate or personal that it makes one uncomfortable, distressed, or defensive.

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hive of activity

a place that is bustling with activity and energy

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hocus pocus

deceptive or misleading tricks

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hold a grudge

To maintain a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone for a past offense.

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hold cheap

To consider someone or something to be of little value or importance.

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hold court

To be the center of attention and conversation, often by entertaining or lecturing a group of listeners.

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