| haut monde |
(French) rich, prominent, or fashionable people; high society. |
| Havana |
the seaport capital of Cuba. |
| have |
to possess; own. [13 definitions] |
| have a bee in one's bonnet |
to be obsessed with a single idea or intention. |
| have a bone to pick |
to have reason for an argument or difference of opinion. |
| have an ax to grind |
to have a personal motive in pursuing something. |
| have a thin skin |
to be very sensitive to criticism. |
| have a whack at |
(informal) to attempt (a task or action); try. |
| have done with |
to have no further relationship or connection with; end. |
| have got |
(present tense only) to own; possess. |
| have got to |
(present tense only) have to; must. |
| haven |
a ship's anchorage; harbor or port. [3 definitions] |
| have-not |
(usu. pl.) one who is without wealth and other elements of financial security. |
| haven't |
contracted form of "have not". |
| have one's ear to the ground |
to pay attention to or be aware of upcoming ideas and events. |
| have one's fingers crossed |
to hope for a good outcome. |
| have one's head on the chopping block |
to take, or be subject to, a great risk, as of being severely criticized or fired. |
| have one's wits about one |
to stay alert and watchful. |
| have pity on |
to treat mercifully or help because of pity. |
| haversack |
a strong bag with a single strap, usu. worn over one shoulder and used to carry food or supplies. |
| have (something) down pat |
(informal) to have learned something thoroughly. |