[give a hang] or [care a hang] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have any interest or liking; care. - Used also with other words in the place of "hang", such as […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

give one enough rope and he will hang himself

[give one enough rope and he will hang himself] {informal} Give a bad person enough time and freedom to do as he pleases, and he may make a bad mistake […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

hang-up

[hang-up] {n.}, {informal} (stress on "hang") 1. A delay in some process. * /The mail has been late for several days; there must be some hang-up with the trucks somewhere./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

go hang

[go hang] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To stop being of interest or importance; be forgotten. - Usually used with "let". * /Mr. Johnson let his business go hang after his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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borrow trouble

[borrow trouble] {v. phr.} To worry for nothing about trouble that may not come; make trouble for yourself needlessly. * […]

make a big deal about

[make a big deal about] {v. phr.}, {informal} To exaggerate an insignificant event. * /Jeff said, "I'm sorry I banged into […]

Matt Groening, "Love is Hell"

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Bill Nye

(1850-1896) U.S. humorist We are both great men, but I have succeeded better in keeping it a profound secret than he has.

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flare up

[flare up] {v.} 1. To burn brightly for a short time especially after having died down. * /The fire flared up again and then […]

urban homesteading

[urban homesteading] {n.}, {informal} Renovation and occupation through cooperative ownership by tenants of previously […]