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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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hand to God

An exclamation used to emphasize that one is speaking truthfully; I swear to God.

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hand to mouth

Living with barely enough money or food to survive; having just enough for one's immediate needs.

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hands down

Without a doubt; easily; unquestionably the best or most superior.

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handwriting on the wall

A clear sign that something bad is going to happen; an ominous warning.

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hang a Louie

To make a left turn (American informal slang).

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hang a Ralph

(Slang) To vomit.

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hang a leg

To take one's time, delay, or move slowly (often used in the negative, 'don't hang a leg').

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hang a uey

To make a U-turn (American informal slang).

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hang an arse

(British informal, vulgar) To procrastinate, dawdle, or be lazy; to waste time.

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hang by a thread

To be in a very precarious or dangerous situation; to be very close to failure or disaster.

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hang in the balance

To be in an uncertain or critical state, with an unknown outcome.

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hang on every word

To listen very attentively and eagerly to everything someone says.

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