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hang-up

[hang-up] {n.}, {informal} (stress on "hang") 1. A delay in some process. * /The mail has been late for several days; there must be some hang-up with the trucks somewhere./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

hang one on

[hang one on] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To give a heavy blow to; hit hard. * /The champion hung one on his challenger in the second round and knocked him […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

hang it

[hang it (all)] {interj.}, {informal} An exclamation used to express annoyance or disappointment. * /Oh, hang it! I forgot to bring the book I wanted to show you./ * /Hang […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

hang ten

[hang ten] {v.}, {slang} 1. To be an outstanding performer on a surfboard or on a skateboard (referring to the user's ten toes). * /I bet I am going to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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