hang over
Idioms-
Remain suspended or unsettled, as in They plan to let the vote hang over until the next session . This usage alludes to something suspended or floating in the air. [c. 1200]
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Also, hang over one's head . Threaten or be imminent, as in I've got that test hanging over me , or A stiff fine is hanging over his head . [Mid-1500s] Also see hang by a thread .
Example Sentences
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As depicted in a finely detailed illustration by Mr. Thompson, long eaves hang over the house’s facade.
Thick black curtains hang over the windows.
From Literature
City Councilman Curren Price can move forward to trial, ensuring the misconduct scandal will hang over the veteran politician’s final year in office.
From Los Angeles Times
After two unsuccessful presidential bids, questions now hang over his political future.
From BBC
Still, question marks hang over the quality of the data after the U.S. government shutdown left some October inputs blank.
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