hang one's hat

phrase

1
: to situate oneself in a place (such as a residence or place of employment)
looking for a new place to hang my hat
2
hang one's hat on : to have or use (something) as a source of support
need a career to hang my hat on

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“Hang one's hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hang%20one%27s%20hat. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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