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hang upon

idiom
Meaning

To depend upon.


Examples
SIMPLE

My plans for the weekend hang upon the weather.

CONTEXTUAL

The success of our entire project will hang upon the decision the manager makes tomorrow morning.

COMPLEX

The future of the kingdom seemed to hang upon the outcome of the final battle, as the soldiers waited in silence for the signal to advance.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    get the hang of

    To begin to understand or manage at a basic level; to learn to handle with some skill.

  2. 02

    give a hang

    give a hoot; give a damn (to care about; to place value on something)

  3. 03

    go hang

    To be cursed; to be unworthy of notice or bother.

  4. 04

    hang a leg

    To hesitate; to hang back.

  5. 05

    hang a Louie

    Make a left turn while driving a vehicle (←).

  6. 06

    hang a Ralph

    To make a right turn while driving a vehicle (→).

  7. 07

    hang a uey

    To make a U-turn while driving a vehicle (∩).

  8. 08

    hang an arse

    to hang back, to be afraid to advance.

Last updated April 17, 2026