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Synonyms

hang loose

Idioms  

  1. Relax, take it easy, as in Just hang loose and it will all work out. [Slang; mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

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But there’s also a way to hang loose if you go in the opposite direction.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2023

But he didn’t stretch the support, and he let the colorful embroidery threads hang loose, cascading down the unfinished front surface like a purifying waterfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2023

As such, I imagine impatient owners will just let them hang loose which could cause issues with dirt, sand, and moisture getting inside the ports down the road.

From The Verge • Jul. 5, 2022

Ms Stewart has set this at thumbs up for 10%, the peace sign for 15%, and the shaka or "hang loose" sign for 20%.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2021

I let my hair hang loose and abandon my uniform of loose shirts in favor of one that cuts across my shoulders, revealing my tattoos.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

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