hang (up) (one's) hat

hang (up) (one's) hat

To live somewhere; to take up residence. I'm originally from the East Coast, but I hang my hat in San Francisco these days. I've been traveling around the world for so long that it feels strange to finally have a place to hang up my hat.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hang one's hat (up) (somewhere)

to take up residence somewhere. George loves Dallas. He's decided to buy a house and hang his hat up there. Bill moves from place to place and never hangs his hat up anywhere.
See also: hang, hat
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

hang your hat

be resident. North American informal
2001 Kevin Sampson Outlaws End of the day though it ain't the Royal and that is where I want to hang my hat.
See also: hang, hat
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • hang hat
  • hang your hat
  • hang on to your hat
  • Hang on to your hat!
  • pass the hat, to
  • pass the hat
  • pass the hat (around)
  • titfer
  • hang (one's) hat on (something)
  • top hat