hang-up

Từ điển Việt Anh Việt 4in1 - English Vietnamese 4 in 1 Dictionary

ˈhang-up BrE AmE , hang‧up /ˈhæŋʌp/ noun [countable]
informal a feeling of worry or embarrassment about something that you have although there is no real reason to feel this way:
She had cured him of all his hang-ups.
hang-up about
She’s got a real hang-up about her body.
⇨ hang up at ↑hang¹
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THESAURUS
something that makes you worried
▪ worry a problem that you are anxious about or are not sure how to deal with: You should discuss your worries with your parents. | Worries about the company’s performance sent its share prices falling.
▪ concern a situation that makes you feel worried, especially a problem that affects a lot of people, but that may not affect you personally: One concern is the effects of these chemicals on the environment. | Our main concern is that the boys are well looked after while their parents are away.
▪ troubles problems in your life that you are worried about: I don't want to bore you with my troubles. | She has enough troubles of her own at the moment. | I hope all our troubles will be over soon.
▪ cares written problems or responsibilities in your life that make you worry: She was not ready for the cares and responsibilities of running a family. | A holiday would give them chance to forget about all their cares.
▪ hang-up informal a feeling of worry or embarrassment about something personal, such as your appearance or relationships with other people: She has a hang-up about her nose. | We all have our hang-ups.

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◎	['hæη'ʌp]
※	danh từ
	■	sự khó chịu, sự bứt rứt
◎	[hang-up]
〆	saying & slang
	■	a fear or phobia, a personal problem
		☆	For me, marriage is a hang-up. I can't commit to one person.