hang loose
(slang, intransitive, dated) To remain calm, relaxed, and unperturbed; to be easy-going.
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(slang, intransitive, dated) To remain calm, relaxed, and unperturbed; to be easy-going.
“The old folks used to say "We make plans and God laughs." I say, make a plan but hang loose. Things always, always change.”
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