home is where you hang your hat

home is where you hang your hat

proverb Wherever one resides and keeps one's belongings is home. The phrase separates the notion of "home" from its sentimental connotation. My parents think that my apartment isn't truly a home, but hey, home is where you hang your hat!
See also: hang, hat, home
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • come home from (some place or something)
  • come home from some place
  • be at home
  • at home
  • come home
  • get home to
  • get home to (someone or something)
  • see (one) home
  • see home
  • go abroad and you'll hear news of home