Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

hang a right
- turn to the right
We decided to hang a right when we came to the main street.
hang around
- pass time or stay someplace without any real purpose or aim
We decided to stay home and hang around rather than go to the game.
hang back
- stay some distance behind or away, hesitate or be unwilling to do something
He lacks self-confidence and always hangs back when his boss asks for volunteers.
hang by a thread/hair
- be in doubt, depend on a very small thing
The outcome of the election was hanging by a thread until late at night.
hang in the balance
- have two equally possible results, be uncertain
After the opposition party won the election whether or not the new highway will be
built hangs in the balance.
hang in (there)
- persevere, don`t give up
"You should hang in there and not quit your job even if you hate the supervisor."
Hang it!
- a rather old expression used to express annoyance or disappointment
"Hang it", the man said when he hit his finger with the hammer.
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