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hang over

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hang something over someone or something
to suspend something over someone or something. Sally hung the colorful mobile over the baby's crib. Please hang these garlands over the party table.
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hang over someone or something 

1. to be suspended over someone or something. A fancy crystal chandelier hung over us. An ornate ceiling fan hung over the table.
2. [for some pervading quality] to seem to hover over someone or something. An aura of gloom hung over foe. A dismal pall hung over the gathering.
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hang over someone('s head)

[for something unpleasant] to worry someone. I have a horrible exam hanging over my head. I hate to have medical problems hanging over me.
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