hang of a
hang of a (someone or something)
An exceptionally good, exciting, or interesting thing or person. Primarily heard in South Africa. Marty sure is one hang of a guy, always willing to lend his friends a hand! Two cars for the price of one? That's a hang of a deal!
See also: hang, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
hang of a — (or a hang of)
to a very high degree; very great. South African informalIn this expression hang is probably being used as a euphemism for hell .
1945 Frank Sargeson When the Wind Blows All this was because Charlie was hang of a funny to be with.
See also: hang, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- a whale of a
- bundle of energy
- (as) cross as a bear
- (as) cross as a bear with a sore head
- turn heads
- media darling
- have a charmed life
- lead/have a charmed life
- the bigger they come/are, the harder they fall