hang a left
To make a left turn. Hang a left when you get to the end of the block, and then you'll see the store in front of you. Does that sign say "Do not enter"? All right, then, hang a left up ahead. Well, what can I do but hang a left and get back on the highway?
hang a right
To make a right turn. Hang a right when you get to the end of the block, and then you'll see the store in front of you. Does that sign say "Do not enter"? All right, then, hang a right up ahead. Well, what can I do but hang a right and get back on the highway?
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hang a left
Inf. to turn left. He hung a left at the wrong corner. Hey, here! Hang a left here!
hang a right
Inf. to turn right. Hang a right about here. I told him to hang a right at the next corner, but he went on.
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hang a left
Also, hang a right. Make a left (or right) turn, as when driving an automobile. For example, Hang a left at the traffic light and then hang a right at the next intersection. [Slang; mid-1900s]
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hang a left (or right)
make a left (or right) turn. US informalFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
hang a ˈleft/ˈright
(American English) take a left/right turnFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
hang a left
tv. to turn left. He hung a left at the wrong corner.
hang a right
tv. to turn right. I told him to hang a right at the next corner, but he went on.
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