ˈhang-up BrE AmE , hang‧up /ˈhæŋʌp/ noun [countable]
informal a feeling of worry or embarrassment about something that you have although there is no real reason to feel this way:
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 ↑ hang 1
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THESAURUS
■ something that makes you worried
▪ worry a problem that you are anxious about or are not sure how to deal with:
You should discuss your worries with your parents.
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Worries about the company’s performance sent its share prices falling.
▪ concern 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.
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Our main concern is that the boys are well looked after while their parents are away.
▪ troubles problems in your life that you are worried about:
I don't want to bore you with my troubles.
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She has enough troubles of her own at the moment.
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I hope all our troubles will be over soon.
▪ cares written problems or responsibilities in your life that make you worry:
She was not ready for the cares and responsibilities of running a family.
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A holiday would give them chance to forget about all their cares.
▪ hang-up 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.
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We all have our hang-ups.