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
LiesaLEE-zahGerman
Boyka-Bulgarian
Sonia['sɔniə]
Aberash-Eastern African, Amharic
Faddei-Russian
Heather['heðə]