Part 9

Question 1

Hit the nail on the head

Answer 1

Do or say something exactly right.

Question 2

Hit the panic button

Answer 2

Act quickly and without thinking in reaction to an unexpected event.

Question 3

Hit the road

Answer 3

Begin travelling or leave.

Question 4

Hit the sack (or sheets, or hay)

Answer 4

Go to bed.

Question 5

Hold the fort

Answer 5

Have responsibility for something or care about someone while others are away or out.

Question 6

Honest as the day is long

Answer 6

Someone that is trustworthy and honest.

Question 7

Hot potato

Answer 7

Speak of a current issue which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed.

Question 8

Hour of need

Answer 8

When someone really needs something – their last chance.

Question 9

In due course

Answer 9

Everything will happen when it is supposed to or at the appropriate time.

Question 10

In one’s own time

Answer 10

Taking as long as you want to complete something or completing something at your own pace.

Question 11

In someone’s black book

Answer 11

Be in disgrace or disfavour with someone.

Question 12

In the bag

Answer 12

Something that is assured or a guaranteed success.

Question 13

In the black

Answer 13

In profit.

Question 14

In the blink of an eye (or an instant)

Answer 14

Something that happens very quickly.

Question 15

In the heat of the moment

Answer 15

Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment.

Question 16

In the interim

Answer 16

Between two events or something that is temporary.

Question 17

In the long run

Answer 17

Over a period of time.

Question 18

In the nick of time

Answer 18

Just before it is too late.

Question 19

In the red

Answer 19

In debt with your bank. To have a negative bank balance or to owe money to the bank.

Question 20

In the right place at the right time

Answer 20

When something happens fortuitously or when given an unexpected opportunity.