Hang/lie heavy
phrase
To be a serious or difficult problem or worry.
The guilt lay heavy on his conscience.
Often appears as...
- guilt hang/lie heavy
- truth hang/lie heavy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To create a feeling of depression or sadness.
The loss of their child hung heavy on their hearts.
Often appears as...
- loss hang/lie heavy
- grief hang/lie heavy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be oppressive, stifling or creating discomfort.
An uncomfortable silence hung heavy in the room.
Often appears as...
- silence hang/lie heavy
- tension hang/lie heavy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be a serious or difficult problem or worry.
The guilt lay heavy on his conscience.
Often appears as...
- guilt hang/lie heavy
- truth hang/lie heavy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To create a feeling of depression or sadness.
The loss of their child hung heavy on their hearts.
Often appears as...
- loss hang/lie heavy
- grief hang/lie heavy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be oppressive, stifling or creating discomfort.
An uncomfortable silence hung heavy in the room.
Often appears as...
- silence hang/lie heavy
- tension hang/lie heavy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Conscience Stricken
Used to emphasize moral weight or guilt someone feels.
After stealing, the guilt lay heavy on his mind, even in sleep.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Weight
Describes problems as if they're a heavy physical burden.
With the scandal unveiled, shame hung heavy on him.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistent Issues
Used for problems that continually cause worry over time.
The unresolved mystery of the missing heirloom lay heavy in the family.
Pro Tip 1/3Conscience Stricken
Used to emphasize moral weight or guilt someone feels.
After stealing, the guilt lay heavy on his mind, even in sleep.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Weight
Describes problems as if they're a heavy physical burden.
With the scandal unveiled, shame hung heavy on him.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistent Issues
Used for problems that continually cause worry over time.
The unresolved mystery of the missing heirloom lay heavy in the family.
Pro Tip 1/3Conscience Stricken
Used to emphasize moral weight or guilt someone feels.
After stealing, the guilt lay heavy on his mind, even in sleep.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Weight
Describes problems as if they're a heavy physical burden.
With the scandal unveiled, shame hung heavy on him.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistent Issues
Used for problems that continually cause worry over time.
The unresolved mystery of the missing heirloom lay heavy in the family.
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