Pronunciation: /hæŋ jʊr hæt ɒn ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea, 'hat' is the object being hung on something.
A1 I like to hang my hat on the coat rack.
A2 She always hangs her hat on the same hook by the door.
B1 As a manager, you need to have a clear strategy to hang your hat on.
B2 The success of the project will ultimately hang on the performance of the team.
C1 Investors need a solid financial plan to hang their hat on in uncertain times.
C2 The defense attorney's case hinged on the credibility of the key witness to hang their hat on.
verb An action word that denotes the act of hanging something on a specific object or place.
A1 I hang my hat on the hook by the door when I come home.
A2 She likes to hang her hat on the idea that hard work pays off.
B1 He tends to hang his hat on his success in sports as his defining trait.
B2 The company's reputation is what they hang their hat on when attracting new clients.
C1 As a scientist, she hangs her hat on empirical evidence and rigorous research methods.
C2 The politician's entire campaign strategy hangs its hat on promises of economic reform.
pronoun A word that can replace a noun, in this case, it refers to 'you' as the subject of the action.
A1 I hang my hat on the hook by the door.
A2 She likes to hang her hat on the coat rack in the hallway.
B1 He always hangs his hat on the same peg in the office.
B2 As a professional, it's important to hang your hat on your expertise and experience.
C1 In times of uncertainty, it's comforting to be able to hang your hat on your core values and beliefs.
C2 Successful leaders know how to hang their hat on the strengths and talents of their team members.
preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, in this case, 'on' indicates where the hat is being hung.
A1 I like to hang my hat on the hook by the door.
A2 She always hangs her hat on being the best at what she does.
B1 As a manager, you need to have something solid to hang your hat on when making decisions.
B2 Investors often look for a company with a strong financial track record to hang their hat on.
C1 The scientist had groundbreaking research to hang his hat on, leading to numerous awards and recognition.
C2 Having a supportive network of friends and family to hang your hat on can make all the difference in challenging times.
formal It is important to find a reliable source of information to hang your hat on.
informal You can always hang your hat on Tim to come through in a pinch.
slang I wouldn't hang my hat on that deal going through.
figurative She needed a strong belief to hang her hat on during tough times.
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