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hang-up

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a hang-up
a feeling of shame or worry about something in your appearance, your behaviour, or your past, especially one that other people do not understand. I think Melanie's got a bit of a hang-up about her lack of education. (often + about) The English are notorious for their sexual hang-ups.
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Crewmen, some of you have a real hang-up with the turret safety screens in your tanks.
For most survey respondents, 68%, the main hang-up was either the challenge of hanging wall decor straight or in the right place.
Under the agreement, Zenith will begin marketing and distributing the popular EZ Hang-Up anti-telemarketing device later this month, and EZ Hold With Music(TM) on-hold phone accessory this summer.
 
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