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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Especially for the loving family of this young woman, for whom, even many years from now, a touch of heartache will hang over their holidays and family get-togethers.
Housing cost concerns, intensified by the war in Iran, hang over the typically busy spring buying season.
From Barron's
Housing cost concerns, intensified by the war in Iran, hang over the typically busy spring buying season.
From Barron's
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
The economist said that following a cut in spring, a second in summer is likely, though downside risks hang over a third cut this year.
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