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
give (someone) what's coming to him or her
to give someone what they deserve
I gave my neighbor what's coming to her when I complained to the police about her dog.