Idioms

hang paper

hang paper

To write a dishonored or bad check. My ex-husband has been attempting to hang paper all over the state. A: "How much jail time does he stand to do for hanging paper?" B: "Good question. It is a form of a fraud, you know." The client's check bounced. Do you think he intentionally hung paper?
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Uriah, having taken the pony to a neighbouring stable, was at work at a desk in this room, which had a brass frame on the top to hang paper upon, and on which the writing he was making a copy of was then hanging.
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If we have friends round we will either be out in the garden where I will hang paper lanterns and lights to add to the party or gathered round our huge dining table in the kitchen.
CUTLINE: (1) Students from Bartlett Junior Senior High School in Webster hang paper cranes at Sherry's House in Worcester.
They can prepare and paint walls, hang paper and climb scaffolding.
During the event, people will be invited to hang paper stars on the tree.
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