| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| hang out |
play with, be with, spend time with
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Cal hangs out with Aaron. They go to the gym every day.
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| hang ten (surfing) |
let your toes hang over the edge of the surf board
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When you get tired of standing on the board, just hang ten.
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| hang tough |
continue to try, be strong and determined
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As we returned to the field, the coach said, "Hang tough, guys."
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| hang-up |
a fear or phobia, a personal problem
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For me, marriage is a hang-up. I can't commit to one person.
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| hang you out to dry |
defeat you, convict you, throw the book at
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If you're caught shoplifting, they'll hang you out to dry.
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| hang your hat |
live here, live with us
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You can hang your hat here for awhile - until you rent a room.
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| hangover |
feeling ill or nausea the day after you are drunk
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Is it true that vodka doesn't cause a hangover?
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| hanky-panky |
unfair deal, cheating, underhanded plan
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There is no hanky-panky in the contract we signed. It's okay.
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| happy as a box of birds |
joyful, very happy
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When we go to the lake, the kids are as happy as a box of birds.
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| happy as a clam/lark |
very happy, carefree
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When Tim is working on his car, he's happy as a clam.
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