hang off
Example Sentences
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But she is covered from head to toe in clothes that hang off her tiny frame - her only shield against the searing heat and dust.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2024
The jutting shoulders — on fluid gowns, minidresses and tuxedo “tailleur-jupes” above pencil skirts — were so big that sashes and scarves were able to literally hang off, as if on scaffolding.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2023
If anything, his success makes failure hang off Henry's shoulders with a glaring shapelessness.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2023
Because they might also have to hang off a horse and fire arrows while they are speaking perfect Elvish, said McPherson.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2023
Cocoa and Cleo hang off his clothes by their teeth, but he ignores them and says, “Give me my map!”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
