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The phrase "a hang up" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to a psychological barrier or an emotional issue that prevents someone from moving forward or being comfortable in a situation.
Example: "She has a hang up about public speaking, which makes it difficult for her to present in front of large groups."
Alternatives: "an issue" or "a concern".
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They are more concerned to keep us onside because of our other functions," says Professor Rogers, who claims it is the British who have a hang up about losing them.
Everyone has something about their body that they have a hang up about.
I had never regularly taken anything in my life (except for coffee; my sweet, sweet coffee) and I had a hang up about needing and taking meds.
I had a hang up about meds that I couldn't put my finger on but it seemed like a "dirty" thing.
Don't let a hang up from a cold call get you down.
Now Nathan clearly had a hang up.
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Person A hangs up and slams the phone down in anger.
If your 'space' is a closet, hang up a flashlight.
Have a frank discussion about any hang ups.
If you don't have a PINK hoodie, just hang up a pink jacket.
An independent paninoteca can hang up a Segafredo shingle.
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