Hang over
phrasal verb
When a feeling or problem continues to exist or affect you.
The whole city had a sense of doom hanging over it.
Often appears as...
- sense of fear hangs over
- problems hanging over
phrasal verb
To be imminent or likely to happen soon.
The threat of bankruptcy hung over the company.
Often appears as...
- threat hangs over
- danger hanging over
phrasal verb
To be something that someone often thinks about or is worried about.
The argument we had still hangs over me.
Often appears as...
- guilt hangs over
- memory hanging over
phrasal verb
When the effects of alcohol that make you feel sick the next day.
If you drink too much tonight, you'll have a hangover tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- suffer from a hangover
- have a terrible hangover
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrasal verb
When a feeling or problem continues to exist or affect you.
The whole city had a sense of doom hanging over it.
Often appears as...
- sense of fear hangs over
- problems hanging over
phrasal verb
To be imminent or likely to happen soon.
The threat of bankruptcy hung over the company.
Often appears as...
- threat hangs over
- danger hanging over
phrasal verb
To be something that someone often thinks about or is worried about.
The argument we had still hangs over me.
Often appears as...
- guilt hangs over
- memory hanging over
phrasal verb
When the effects of alcohol that make you feel sick the next day.
If you drink too much tonight, you'll have a hangover tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- suffer from a hangover
- have a terrible hangover
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Weight
Often used when a problem feels heavy and burdensome on someone's spirit or mood.
Even after the divorce, the feeling of failure hung over him.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Physical
Refers to emotional or mental states too, not just physical threats or issues.
Despite the celebration, anxiety still hung over her.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Weight
Often used when a problem feels heavy and burdensome on someone's spirit or mood.
Even after the divorce, the feeling of failure hung over him.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Physical
Refers to emotional or mental states too, not just physical threats or issues.
Despite the celebration, anxiety still hung over her.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Weight
Often used when a problem feels heavy and burdensome on someone's spirit or mood.
Even after the divorce, the feeling of failure hung over him.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Physical
Refers to emotional or mental states too, not just physical threats or issues.
Despite the celebration, anxiety still hung over her.
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