Hangers on In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Hangers on", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-09-20 01:09

Hanger-on noun

Someone who hangs around with a famous, rich or important person or group of people in order to get personal advantage from them.

Despite being a magnet for hangers-on and overzealous admirers, John's still a poised and polite young man.

Mary's such a hanger-on. When I was poor, she avoided me, but now I'm rich, she is always following me.

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Used to refer to a person who flatters people who are powerful

This noun dates from 1540s.

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let your heart rule your head

To do domething based on your emotions rather than for rational reasons

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I can't believe that Tom beat his classmate. He's always the one who let his heart rule his head.

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