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hang together

idiom
Meaning

To be connected.


Examples
SIMPLE

These two pieces of the puzzle hang together perfectly.

CONTEXTUAL

The evidence does not hang together, so the police need to investigate the case again.

COMPLEX

His arguments fail to hang together, leaving the audience confused about his actual position on the matter.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    band together

    to unite, to come together

  2. 02

    bang some heads together

    Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.

  3. 03

    birds of a feather flock together

    People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.

  4. 04

    bring together

    To cause people to do something together; to bring about togetherness.

  5. 05

    get one's act together

    To become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.

  6. 06

    get one's shit together

    To organize oneself in order to be able to deal with or achieve something; to mature.

  7. 07

    get oneself together

    Alternative form of pull oneself together.

  8. 08

    get the band back together

    To reunite a group of people or other entities.

Last updated April 17, 2026