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
Gotzon-Basque
EssenceES-əntsEnglish (Modern)
Ljubena-Macedonian
Mao (2)MAWLimburgish
Mitrofanmee-trah-FAHNRussian
VernonVUR-nənEnglish