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Hang it and bang it

A way to say get something done, preferably in a quick and efficient manner. A request to do work instead of engaging in bush league behavior.
Alright, I gave you the information you need to calculate the rate law of the reaction, now hang it and bang it.
by Iamthegodofpremoves February 17, 2023
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frame it and hang it on the wall

A sarcastic term for someone's making too big a deal out of something, either by verbosely crowing about it or by asking others to show excessive attention/respect to said trivial matter/object.
So you got an acceptance-letter from the local community-college --- like, wow! --- those enrollment-desperate academic honchos will take just about anyone, so it's really no significant praise or great honor directed your way. Whatcha gonna do with the letter --- frame it and hang it on the wall?!??
by QuacksO December 29, 2019
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let it all hang out

A girl whom flaunts her body off by wearing v-necks, halter-tops, mid-rifts, and is proud of it!
Shez got incredible looks, cleavage, vibe and spunk-look how she isnt' afraid to let it all hang out!
by Peter Lansal November 13, 2013
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let it all hang out

(old-fashioned slang) To behave freely without being shy or feeling worried about what other people will think of you.
He's such a free spirit, he's likes to let it all hang out.
by hharam February 16, 2018
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hang it up

1. To kill one's self, usually a prison term, to hang yourself with a sheet. Also a good way to wind up naked, in a paper johnny, in the infirmary, only say to screws who know you're kidding.
"Hey C.O., if you don't give me an extra corn bread I'm gonna hang it up!!!"
by Chode bone November 7, 2006
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Hang It Up

To "Hang It Up" means to hang ones self or to commit suicide.
A term used jokingly where I'm from. I don't know if it is used anywhere else.
Guy one: "What would you do if you found out Santa wasn't real?"

Guy two: "oh, hang it up for sure!"
by He who hung it up July 9, 2010
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Hang it up

verb / reaction phrase
To tell someone to stop, let something go, or abandon an idea, take, or topic that clearly isn’t working. Often used dismissively or humorously to imply that the person is out of touch, being repetitive, or should move on.
In modern internet culture, “hang it up” is commonly used in comment sections and may be paired with an image reaction (such as a wire clothes hanger) to nonverbally signal “this conversation is over” or “retire this idea.”
The phrase can also refer to retirement or stepping away from something permanently.

Notes:
Older or regional slang has used the phrase jokingly in extreme contexts, but contemporary usage is overwhelmingly figurative and meme-based.
Origin / Popular Culture:
Popularized in mainstream culture by Nicki Minaj’s 2010 song “Roman’s Revenge” (ft. Eminem), where it was used as a diss implying someone should retire or stop trying.
Examples:
“After that third bad take, everyone just replied ‘hang it up.’”
Posts hanger image — “Hang it up.”
“Bro is still talking about that trend from 2015… it’s time to hang it up.”
by PandaMelonKing December 29, 2025
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