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Traditional English :: horehound
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horey.html - n. (also hoarhound) 1 a a herbaceous plant, Marrubium vulgare, with a white cottony covering on its stem and leaves. b its bitter aromatic juice used against coughs etc. 2 a herbaceous plant, Ballota nigra, with an unpleasant aroma. [OE hare hune f. har HOAR + hune a plant] |
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English Idioms :: horn
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horey.html - See: BLOW ONE'S OWN HORN or TOOT ONE'S OWN HORN, PULL IN ONE'S HORNS or DRAW IN ONE'S HORNS, TAKE THE BULL BY THE HORNS. |
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English Idioms :: horn in
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horey.html - {v.}, {slang} To come in without invitation or welcome; interfere. Often used with "on". * /Jack would often horn in on conversations discussing things he knew nothing about./ * /Lee horned in on Ray and Annie and wanted to dance with Annie./ Compare: BUTT IN. |
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English Idioms :: hornet
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horey.html - See: MAD AS A HORNET or MAD AS HOPS or MAD AS A WET HEN, STIR UP A HORNET'S NEST. |
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English Idioms :: horns of a dilemma
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horey.html - {n. phr.} Two choices possible in a situation in which neither is wanted. Usually used after "on". * /Joe found himself on the horns of a dilemma; if he went to work, he'd miss seeing Mary; if he stayed out, he'd he too broke to take her anywhere./ |
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English Idioms :: horror
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horey.html - See: THROW UP ONE'S HANDS IN HORROR. |
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