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hang out (one's) shingle

To open an office for one's own business or professional practice. After years working at that big law firm, I'm finally hanging out my shingle for my own private practice. After I graduated medical school and hung out my shingle, I had a little bit of trouble attracting new patients. Nah, I'm happy working in a hospital setting. I've never had any desire to hang out my shingle as a private therapist.
See also: hang, out, shingle

hang up (one's) shingle

To open an office for one's own business or professional practice. I'd be glad to take on your case—after years at that law firm, I'm finally hanging up my shingle. After I graduated medical school and hung up my shingle, I had a little bit of trouble attracting new patients. Nah, I'm happy working in a hospital setting. I've never had any desire to hang up my shingle as a private therapist.
See also: hang, shingle, up

something on a shingle

slang Creamed chipped beef (processed beef that has been salted and dried, served in a white sauce) on top of toast. A traditional staple of military mess halls. Primarily heard in US. I know it isn't a very glamorous meal, but one of my favorite meals growing up was always something on a shingle! After eight years on active duty, I've had more something on shingles than I care to recount.
See also: on, shingle, something

stew on a shingle

slang Creamed chipped beef (processed beef that has been salted and dried, served in a white sauce) on top of toast. A traditional staple of military mess halls. Primarily heard in US. I know it isn't a very glamorous meal, but one of my favorite meals growing up was always stew on a shingle! After eight years on active duty, I've had more stew on shingles than I care to recount.
See also: on, shingle, stew
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