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Hang back
Not move forwards to avoid doing something
“When they raced towards the entrance, I HUNG BACK till it was less crowded.”
Hang back from
Delay or avoid doing something
“They were HANGING BACK FROM making the final decision.”
Hang in there
Persevere, not give up
“Were were doing badly, but we HUNG IN THERE till we finished.”
Hang it up
Retire, quit
“I’m getting too old for this- I’m going to HANG IT UP starting next month.”
Hang on
Wait
“Could you HANG ON for a moment till she's free.”
Hang onto
Keep
“I HUNG ONTO my old records even though I never played them.”
Hang out
Spend time socially
“He HANGS OUT in the pub The Monarch; he's there most nights.”
Hang out for
Wait or refuse to do something until you get what you want
“She's HANGING OUT FOR a big raise.”
Hang over
Worry or trouble
“I have a lot of financial problem HANGING OVER my head.”
Hang together
Work together when things are difficult
“We have to HANG TOGETHER if we're going to finish this project.”
Hang up
End a phone call
“I lost my temper and HUNG UP.”
Hang up on
End a phone call with someone
“A telesales person called, so I said something rude and HUNG UP ON them.”
Hang with
Spend time with
“He has been HANGING WITH them for a few months.”
Hanker after
Want something a lot, especially if you shouldn't want it or can't have it
“I'm supposed to be on a diet and I can't stop HANKERING AFTER some chocolate.”
Hanker for
Want something a lot, especially if you shouldn't want it or can't have it
“I have always HANKERED FOR a soft-top car.”
Harp on
Talk repeatedly about something
“I was late twice last week and my boss keeps HARPING ON about it.”
Hash out
Resolve a problem or reach an agreement through discussion
“We HASHED OUT our differences and drew up the agreement.”
Hash up
Spoil, make a mess
“I HASHED UP the exam.”
Hate on
Be jealous, abuse or have an active hatred of someone
“She HATES ON people who disagree with her ideas.”
Have against
Dislike, disagree or hold a grudge (Usually negative)
“I HAVE nothing AGAINST their proposals.”
Have around
Entertain someone in your home
“I HAD the neighbours AROUND for dinner last night.”
Have down as
Think of someone or something in a particular way
“I HAD her DOWN AS a liberal, but I was very wrong.”
Have in
Have a supply of something in a particular place
“We HAD the decorators IN last week.”
Have it away
Have sex with someone, especially casual sex
“She HAD IT AWAY with him last Friday.”