hang over (one's) head

hang over (one's) head

To be a source of lingering concern or worry. All these bills are hanging over my head, and I don't get paid for another week. I'm so glad that exam is over—it's been hanging over my head for months. Would you call that guy back already? This has been hanging over your head for weeks now.

See also: hang, head, over

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hang over somebody’s ˈhead

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hang ˈover somebody

(of a possible problem, etc.) worry somebody: With the threat of job losses hanging over their heads, the staff are all very worried. ♢ She can’t enjoy herself with all these financial problems hanging over her.

See also: hang, head, over

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