hang a left/right

hang a left

To make a left turn. Hang a left when you get to the end of the block, and then you'll see the store in front of you.
See also: hang, left

hang a right

To make a right turn. Hang a right when you get to the end of the block, and then you'll see the store in front of you.
See also: hang, right
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hang a left

Inf. to turn left. He hung a left at the wrong corner. Hey, here! Hang a left here!
See also: hang, left

hang a right

Inf. to turn right. Hang a right about here. I told him to hang a right at the next corner, but he went on.
See also: hang, right
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

hang a left

Also, hang a right. Make a left (or right) turn, as when driving an automobile. For example, Hang a left at the traffic light and then hang a right at the next intersection. [Slang; mid-1900s]
See also: hang, left
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

hang a left (or right)

make a left (or right) turn. US informal
See also: hang, left
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

hang a ˈleft/ˈright

(American English) take a left/right turn
See also: hang, left, right
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

hang a left

tv. to turn left. He hung a left at the wrong corner.
See also: hang, left

hang a right

tv. to turn right. I told him to hang a right at the next corner, but he went on.
See also: hang, right
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
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  • hang a right
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  • hang on to your hat
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  • hang
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  • hang up your boots