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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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There is black mould on the walls while electric sockets hang loose with the wires exposed.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 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

Her head is tossed back, her feet and right arm hang loose.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2021

I change as fast as I can and let my hair hang loose because I can’t lift my arms to tie it back.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

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