Meaning:
changing
'tʃeɪndʒɪŋadj.
marked by continuous change or effective action
tʃeɪndʒn.
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
the action of changing something
the result of alteration or modification
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
a thing that is different
a different or fresh set of clothes
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a difference that is usually pleasant
v.
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
change clothes; put on different clothes
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
give to, and receive from, one another
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
become deeper in tone
remove or replace the coverings of
hanging Idiom, Proverb
leave hanging (in the air)
leave undecided or unsettled Whether or not they will be leaving next year was left hanging in the air at the end of the meeting.
leave me hanging
leave me wondering what happened You begin a story, but you don't finish it. You leave me hanging.
how are they hanging
a way of greeting
leave hanging in midair
Idiom(s): leave someone or something hanging in midair AND keep someone or something hanging in midair
Theme: WAITING
to suspend dealing with someone or something; to leave someone or something waiting to be finished or continued.
• She left her sentence hanging in midair.
• She left us hanging in midair when she paused.
• Tell me the rest of the story. Don't leave me hanging in midair.
• Don't leave the story hanging in midair.
have sth hanging over one's head
Idiom(s): have sth hanging over one's head
Theme: WORRY
to have something bothering or worrying one; to have a deadline worrying one. (Informal.)
• I keep worrying about getting drafted. I hate to have something like that hanging over my head.
• I have a history paper that is hanging over my head.
keep hanging in midair
Idiom(s): leave someone or something hanging in midair AND keep someone or something hanging in midair
Theme: WAITING
to suspend dealing with someone or something; to leave someone or something waiting to be finished or continued.
• She left her sentence hanging in midair.
• She left us hanging in midair when she paused.
• Tell me the rest of the story. Don't leave me hanging in midair.
• Don't leave the story hanging in midair.
Low-hanging fruit
Low-hanging fruit are things that are easily achieved.
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v. phr. To leave undecided or unsettled. Because the committee could not decide on a time and place, the matter of the spring dance was left hanging. Ted's mother didn't know what to do about the broken window, so his punishment was left hanging in the air until his father came home.
Compare: UP IN THE AIR.
leave hanging
leave hanging
Also, leave hanging in the air or in midair. Keep undecided, uncertain, or in suspense. For example, Since we hadn't found a big enough hall, we left the final date hanging, or She couldn't figure out a good ending for the book, so her audience was left hanging in midair.
An hanging idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with hanging, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
Dictionary of similar words, Different wording, Synonyms, Idioms for Idiom, Proverb hanging