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
on ice
away for safekeeping or later use, postponed
The city may put the plans for the new stadium on ice while they try to raise more money.