Used in casual conversation, especially when giving directions or describing a driving route. When you see the grocery store, hang a left and you'll see the park.
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Not for Writing
It's usually not used in formal writing or official navigation instructions like GPS systems. He told me to hang a right, but the GPS just said to turn right.
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Driving Context
Mostly refers to driving or biking, not used for walking directions. Keep going straight until the roundabout, then hang a right onto Elm Street.