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Definition leave someone/something hanging in British English

leave someone/something hanging phrase

phrase
1

to fail to solve a difficult situation, or to let someone remain in a difficult situation without solving it

Example

It was obvious that this issue could not just be left hanging.

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Definition leave someone/something hanging in British English