hang (up) (one's) hat



hang (up) (one's) hat

To live somewhere; to take up residence. I'm originally from the East Coast, but I hang my hat in San Francisco these days. I've been traveling around the world for so long that it feels strange to finally have a place to hang up my hat.
See also: hang, hat

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LeroiLEE-roiEnglish (Rare)
KadenKAY-dənEnglish (Modern)
Adhiambo-Eastern African, Luo
PraisePRAYZEnglish (Rare)
Sizwe-Southern African, Xhosa
Clare[klɛə]