be hanging over (one)



be hanging over (one)

To be a source of lingering concern or worry. All these bills are hanging over me, and I don't get paid for another week. I'm so glad that exam is over—it's been hanging over me for months.
See also: hanging

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Audubon['ɔ:dəbən]
BrendenBREN-dənEnglish
KermitKUR-mitEnglish
Powell['pəuəl]
Robertina-Italian, Spanish
Terry['teri]