hang one on
(slang, dated) To drink alcohol excessively, to the point of being drunk.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(slang, dated) To drink alcohol excessively, to the point of being drunk.
Origin: Evidently not etymologically different from tie one on except by minor variation. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(slang) To burden or assign a take to (someone).
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#3·Apr 27, 2026
(slang, dated) To fight or beat up (someone).
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