hang together
The idiom "hang together" can describe logical consistency, unity among people, or physical assembly.
Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)To be logically consistent or coherent.
Example
- The details of his story just don't hang together.
B2Social
(idiomatic)To stay united or remain in a group, often in the face of adversity.
Example
- The team managed to hang together despite the challenges.
B2Physical Assembly
(idiomatic)To physically attach or assemble items together.
Example
- These shelves can hang together or separately, depending on your needs.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hang together":
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