be hanging over (one)

be hanging over (one)

To be a source of lingering concern or worry. All these bills are hanging over me, and I don't get paid for another week. I'm so glad that exam is over—it's been hanging over me for months.
See also: hanging, over
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be hanging over (one's) head
  • be hanging over your head
  • down the line
  • down the pike
  • blue
  • brood over
  • brood over (someone or something)
  • ahead of the curve
  • ahead of/behind the curve
  • full marks