hang-upˈhang-up, hang‧up /ˈhæŋʌp/ noun [countable] 
She had cured him of all his hang-ups.hang-up about She’s got a real hang-up about her body. → hang up at hang1
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- I want the children to understand sex and grow up without any hang-ups.
- Richards had a few technical hang-ups bringing the script to the screen.
- Sarah has a hang-up about her nose -- she thinks it's too big.
- They're just ordinary people with all the usual hang-ups about love.
- Deborah has a very good self-image and no particular hang-ups about her body.
- He's a very attractive man who looks younger than his age so why the hang-up?
- In future, all movie gays will be law-abiding citizens with healthy relationships, no repressive hang-ups, and a glitter-free wardrobe.
- Now I was stuck on my northernmost hang-up.
- Parents are largely responsible for providing the right environment so that their children grow up happy, balanced and free from hang-ups.
- There are still, however, some hang-ups in this production.
- You think people here have a hang-up about Thumper?
THESAURUSsomething that makes you worried
a problem that you are anxious about or are not sure how to deal with: · You should discuss your worries with your parents.· Worries about the company’s performance sent its share prices falling.
a situation that makes you feel worried, especially a problem that affects a lot of people, but that may not affect you personally: · One concern is the effects of these chemicals on the environment.· Our main concern is that the boys are well looked after while their parents are away.
problems in your life that you are worried about: · I don't want to bore you with my troubles.· She has enough troubles of her own at the moment.· I hope all our troubles will be over soon.
written problems or responsibilities in your life that make you worry: · She was not ready for the cares and responsibilities of running a family.· A holiday would give them chance to forget about all their cares.
informal a feeling of worry or embarrassment about something personal, such as your appearance or relationships with other people: · She has a hang-up about her nose.· We all have our hang-ups.
Longman Language Activatorsomething that makes you feel worried · It's important that children can discuss their worries with their parents.· His remarks reflect a widespread worry that Canada may be going the same way as the US.worry about/over · Worries about the tire company's performance sent its shares tumbling.· The launch was delayed because of worries over protestors.greatest/biggest/main etc worry · Roosevelt's chief worry at the time was that an attack on Britain would put the US at a strategic disadvantage.
a situation that makes you feel worried, especially a problem that affects a lot of people, but that may not affect you personally: · The hospital's main concern is that doctors are overworked.· The survey suggests that rising crime is the top of the average American's concerns. concern about/over: · My only concern about the match is that Price will be fit enough to take part.· The committee brushed aside concerns about racism and prejudice in local government.raise concerns (=cause concerns): · The incident has raised concerns that the government may retaliate.
all the things in a job or situation that make you feel worried and tired, especially when your work or life is very difficult: · Despite many stresses and strains, the team has held together, and I'm proud of that.stresses and strains of: · the stresses and strains of modern living· Do some gentle exercises to relieve the stresses and strains of your day.
informal if you have a hang-up about something, for example your appearance, or your relationships with other people, you feel worried and embarrassed about it, and this makes you feel less confident: · I want the children to understand sex and grow up without any hang-ups.have a hang-up about: · Sarah has a hang-up about her nose -- she thinks it's too big.· They're just ordinary people with all the usual hang-ups about love.
written problems or responsibilities in your life that make you worry: · She was not really ready for the cares and responsibilities of running a family.· 'Forget all your cares and worries', as the song goes.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY She’s got a real hang-up about her body.
informal a feeling of worry or embarrassment about something that you have although there is no real reason to feel this way: She’s got a real hang-up about her body. She had cured him of all his hang-ups.hang-up about She’s got a real hang-up about her body. → hang up at hang1