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
caught in the middle
to be caught between two opposing people or groups so it is difficult to remain neutral
I was caught in the middle when my friend and his girlfriend began to fight.