n.
1.a specific instance of feeling hopeful
2.the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
3.grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
4.someone (or something) on which expectations are centered
5.United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (born in 1903)
6.one of the three Christian virtues hope v.
1.expect and wish
2.be optimistic
3.intend with some possibility of fulfilment
Idiom of the Day
hold one's fire
to keep back arguments or facts, to keep from telling something
I will hold my fire during today's meeting and wait until next week.
