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hang over (someone or something)

1. To be an imminent threat to or imposition on someone or something. I decided to do my essay now so it wouldn't be hanging over me all weekend. The consequences of the new legislation is hanging over companies across the country. Believe me, it's been hanging over me all day. I know I have to fire this poor guy, I just can't bring myself to do it.
2. To cause someone continual stress, dread, or unease. Guilt over what happened has been hanging over me for years. Dread hung over me as the trial—and my testimony against the mob boss—neared. Fear of dogs hung over me for years until I finally decided to try hypnosis.
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hung over

Suffering from the effects of drinking an excessive amount alcohol (typically the night before). Such symptoms, which can include headache and nausea, are collectively called a hangover, from which the adjective is derived. You better start drinking water in between all those shots, or else you're going to be wicked hung over tomorrow. Why would I be hung over today? I only had a few drinks with the boys last night. Ugh, I'm so hung over—I barely remember last night at all, and my head is pounding.
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