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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A pair of embarrassing videos continue to hang over her campaign.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
In one corner, Biles and Owens have added a potted plant to inject some greenery into the room, while floor-to-ceiling curtains hang over the sliding walls of glass.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 24, 2026
It’s also acting as a hedge against dollar debasement and geopolitical uncertainties, both of which continue to hang over markets heading into the back half of the first quarter.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
But a dark pall seemed to hang over this space.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
The dirt path going down to the wooden footbridge is dry, dusty; the leaves of the trees which hang over it are dull green and worn-out from the summer.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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