hang one on
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Playing in summer stock in 1938, she did a scene in which she wore boxing gloves and was supposed to hang one on the leading man.
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When you are quite sure the kyacks weigh alike, get your companion to hang one on the pack saddle, at the same time you hook the straps of the other.
From Camp and Trail by White, Stewart Edward
"Every man has them," he said; "hang one on each side of your belt in front of your pistol."
From The Cavalier by Cable, George Washington
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