How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
hang paper — verb To write a bad check. Hes been hanging paper all over town: nobody wants to even talk to him any more … Wiktionary
Hang (Musikinstrument) — Freies Integrales Hang (2010) Das Hang [haŋ] (Plural: Hanghang) ist ein Musikinstrument. Es besteht aus zwei miteinander verklebten Halbkugelsegmenten aus gasnitriertem Stahlblech.[1] Auf der oberen Halbschale befi … Deutsch Wikipedia
paper-hanger — 1. American a policeman punishing a motorist for speeding Referring to the ticket which may be handed out on such occasions. With similar punning humour, the officer may be described as doing his paperwork. 2. a person who passes… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
Hang — (h[a^]ng), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hanged} (h[a^]ngd) or {Hung} (h[u^]ng); p. pr. & vb. n. {Hanging}. Usage: The use of hanged is preferable to that of hung, when reference is had to death or execution by suspension, and it is also more common.] [OE … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hang on — {v.} 1. To hold on to something, usually tightly. * /Jack almost fell off the cliff, but managed to hang on until help came./ Syn.: HOLD ON(1). 2a. To continue doing something; persist. * /The grocer was losing money every day, but he hung on,… … Dictionary of American idioms
hang on — {v.} 1. To hold on to something, usually tightly. * /Jack almost fell off the cliff, but managed to hang on until help came./ Syn.: HOLD ON(1). 2a. To continue doing something; persist. * /The grocer was losing money every day, but he hung on,… … Dictionary of American idioms
Paper Walls — Studio album by Yellowcard Released July 17, 2007 … Wikipedia
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Paper Bag Party — Paper bag parties were 20th century African American social events at which only individuals with complexions at least as light as the color of a paper bag were admitted. The term also refers to larger issues of class and caste within the African … Wikipedia
paper — [pā′pər] n. [ME papir < OFr papier < L papyrus < Gr papyros,PAPYRUS] 1. a thin, flexible material made usually in sheets from a pulp prepared from rags, wood, or other fibrous material, and used for writing or printing on, for packaging … English World dictionary
