1.

A man’s home is his castle: a sentiment that a man should have freedom to do what he
wants in his home (originally “An Englishman’s home is his castle”)

2. At home: comfortable or proficient in an endeavor, matching or suitable for an

environment, or competing in an athletic event at the team’s own facility rather than
while visiting another team

3. Bring home the bacon: earn a wage or be successful

4. Charity begins at home: a sentiment that one should take care of family and friends
before offering aid to others

5. Chickens will/have come home to roost: said as an admonition that actions have
consequences

6. Close to home: deeply affecting one’s feelings

7. Down-home: simple, as in something typical of traditional rural life

8. Drive/hammer/ram home: emphasize, often by repeating

9. Go big/hard, or go home: a slang expression meaning “Put effort into something, or

give up trying”

10. Hit/strike home: make sense, cause awareness or acceptance of an idea