Hang over

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phrasal verb

When a feeling or problem continues to exist or affect you.

The whole city had a sense of doom hanging over it.
Visual representation of "hang over" - When a feeling or problem continues to exist or affect you

Often appears as...

  • sense of fear hangs over
  • problems hanging over
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Emotional Weight

Often used when a problem feels heavy and burdensome on someone's spirit or mood.

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Even after the divorce, the feeling of failure hung over him.
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Not Just Physical

Refers to emotional or mental states too, not just physical threats or issues.

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Despite the celebration, anxiety still hung over her.
Visual representation of the word "Hang over"

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