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. Would you call that guy back already? This has been hanging over you for weeks now.

See also: hanging, over

See also:

be hanging over (one's) head
be hanging over your head
down the line
down the pike
blue
don't tempt fate
don't tempt the gods
brood over
(as) quick as anything
aced

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