Значение идиомы hang over one’s head
[hang over one’s head] {v. phr.} To be a danger or threat to you. – An overused phrase.
Over Jimmy’s head hung the teacher’s suspicionthat Jimmy had cheated in the final examination.
Death hangs overa bullfighter’s head every time he performs.
[hang round] See: HANG AROUND.
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