hang off

hang off
hang off
to wait quietly to one side. •

The boys hung off a little, waiting to see what would happen next.

Hang off awhile and don't do anything.

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See: HANG BACK.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • hang\ back — • hang back • hang off • hang behind 1. To stay some distance behind or away, be unwilling to move forward. Mary offered the little girl candy, but she was shy and hung back. 2. To hesitate or be unwilling to do something. Lou wanted Fred to join …   Словарь американских идиом

  • hang\ behind — • hang back • hang off • hang behind 1. To stay some distance behind or away, be unwilling to move forward. Mary offered the little girl candy, but she was shy and hung back. 2. To hesitate or be unwilling to do something. Lou wanted Fred to join …   Словарь американских идиом

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