Hand in hand
If two or more things go hand in hand, they are associated or often happen at the same time
Example : In big cities poverty and violence often go hand in hand
Hard to swallow
When something is difficult to accept or believe, it is hard to swallow
Example : She invented an excuse that the teacher found hard to swallow
Have a frog in one’s throat
A person who has a frog in their throat has difficulty in speaking clearly, because they have a cough or a sore throat
Example : Teaching was difficult today. I had a frog in my throat all morning
Have a mind of your own
If you have a mind of your own, you are capable of forming an opinion and making decisions without being influenced by others
Example : That boy doesn’t need any advice; he’s got a mind of his own
Here today, gone tomorrow
This expression is used to refer to something which appears and disappears very quickly, or does not last very long
Example : The shops in this area change very often – here today, gone tomorrow
Hold your tongue
If you hold your tongue, you stay silent and say nothing
Example : The party was supposed to be a surprise but unfortunately the little boy couldn’t hold his tongue
Hot potato
To refer to a subject as a hot potato means that it is a very sensitive and controversial matter which is difficult to deal with
Example : The new Prime Minister hasn’t been confronted with any hot potatoes yet