hang a left
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Meaning · English
To turn left, to take a left turn.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Hang a left at the next intersection.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hang a left” mean?
To turn left, to take a left turn.
Is “hang a left” formal or informal?
hang a left is generally slang.