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hang one on

verb

Etymology

Evidently not etymologically different from tie one on except by minor variation.

Definitions

  1. To drink alcohol excessively, to the point of being drunk.

    • We get along good all the time, me and the missus, but honest to God I wish she would let me alone for at least an hour in the morning until I pull myself together if I hung one on the night before.

  2. To fight or beat up (someone).

  3. To burden or assign a take to (someone).

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