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habit
word A1something you do often and almost automatically A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up a regular practice or behavior, especially one that is hard to give up; a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up
↗habit formation
word B2The process of developing a behavior or routine through frequent practice and repetition.
↗Habitat Loss
word B2The destruction or degradation of a natural habitat such that it can no longer support its native species.
↗Hack into account
phrasal verbto gain unauthorized, illegal digital access to someone's personal or online account
↗Hackney carriage
word C2a vehicle, such as a traditional British taxicab or horse carriage, licensed to ply for hire
↗Haggle down
phrasal verbto persist in bargaining and arguing until a vendor reduces the price of an article to an acceptable lower level
↗hail
word B2to enthusiastically acclaim or praise; to rain pellets of ice; pellets of frozen rain; pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim To call out to attract attention or to praise enthusiastically.
↗hair
word A1the thin strands that grow on your head or body any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals fine strands growing from the skin of humans and animals any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans and animals the fine threads growing from the skin of humans and animals; any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals fine strands growing from the skin of humans and animals any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans and animals the fine threads growing from the skin of humans and animals
↗Hair of the Dog
idiomAn alcoholic drink consumed to relieve a hangover, or metaphorically, using a dose of what made one sick to cure it.
↗Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
idiomA humorous play on 'here today, gone tomorrow,' describing rapid hair loss, fleeting vanity, or ephemeral fads.
↗Hair's Breadth
idiomA very tiny margin, minute distance, or razor-thin fraction of space or time.
↗haircut
word A1the act, process, or style of cutting a person's hair the act or style of cutting hair
↗half
word A1one of two equal parts; 50 percent one of two equal parts of something
↗Half a Loaf Is Better than No Bread
proverbIt is wiser to accept a partial gain, compromise, or limited reward than to end up with nothing at all.
↗Half a Loaf Is Better than No Loaf
proverbA recognizable variant emphasizing that receiving an incomplete portion remains vastly superior to outright deprivation.
↗Half a Loaf Is Better than None
proverbThe most widely spoken modern formulation stating that partial success or receipt is far better than total lack.
↗Half a Mind to Do Something
idiomTo feel strongly inclined, tempted, or on the verge of taking a particular action.
↗half as much
phrase B1an amount equal to one half of another amount
↗Half the Battle
idiomAn important initial milestone or crucial step that makes the remainder of a challenging task much easier.
↗Half-Baked
idiomPoorly thought out, unrefined, or lacking comprehensive planning and sensible foundation.
↗hall
word A1a large room or building used for meetings, events, meals, or residence a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building a large room or building for public gatherings, events, or passage; a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building a large room or building for public gatherings, events, or passage
↗hallowed
word C1Honored as holy; greatly revered and respected.
↗ham
word A2cured meat from the upper part of a pig's hind leg
↗hamburger
word A1a cooked patty of seasoned meat placed inside a sliced round bun
↗hammer
word B1A tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles to a handle, used for pounding or driving nails.; a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things a tool with a heavy metal head used for breaking things or driving in nails; to hit something forcefully with a hammer or similar object.
↗hammer out
phrasal verbto reach an agreement, plan, or solution through hard, detailed, and persistent negotiation or discussion
↗Hammering out a Deal
idiomNegotiating intensely and working through difficult points until reaching a formal agreement or compromise.
↗hand
word A1the part of the body at the end of your arm; to give something to someone the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb the part of the body at the end of the arm used for holding things; the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb the part of the body at the end of the arm used for holding things
↗hand in
phrasal verbto officially submit, deliver, or give work, an assignment, or document to an authority or supervisor
↗Hand in assignments
phraseto submit completed academic coursework, term papers, or homework projects to an instructor
↗Hand in Glove
idiomWorking in extremely close collaboration, mutual understanding, or intimate partnership.
↗Hand in notice
phraseto officially notify an employer in writing that you intend to leave your job
↗hand out
phrasal verbTo distribute items by hand to members of a group
↗hand over
phrasal verb B2to officially transfer responsibility, control, or custody of something to another person; to pass control, possession, or responsibility to someone else
↗Hand over Fist
idiomMaking, accumulating, or expending money and resources rapidly and in enormous quantities.
↗handbag
word A2a small bag used to carry money, keys, and personal belongings
↗handle
word A2to manage a situation; also to touch or hold something with your hands the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something to deal with or manage something; to touch or hold the part of an object designed to be held in the hand; to deal with or manage a situation; The part of an object designed for holding, carrying, or turning it.
↗hands-on experience
phrasepractical knowledge, operational skill, or direct involvement gained by doing something rather than just studying theory
↗Hands-on practice
phrasepractical, direct experience gained by actively doing tasks rather than merely reading theory
↗handsome
word A1good-looking and pleasing in appearance, typically of a man attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.
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