hang a right

Veer that way

To hang a right is to turn right, typically while driving or giving directions: Hang a right at the next light.

The phrase is casual and conversational—you'd use it with a friend in the car, not in formal navigation.

Hang a left works the same way for left turns.

casual

hook

Curved catching device

  • veerChange course suddenly
  • cutSeverance or reduction
  • swingSuspended recreational seat

jog · bank · swerve

navigation

direction

Way something faces

  • routePath from A to B
  • GPSSatellite-based location technology
  • landmarkNotable point of reference

intersection · crossroads · signpost · wayfinding · detour · shortcut · bearing · compass · eastward · northbound

driving

turn signal

Vehicle direction alert

steering wheel · brake · accelerate · traffic light · stop sign · highway · boulevard · avenue · crosswalk · roadway

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Opposites
turning direction

hang a righthang a left

Make a leftward turn

turn left · take a left · bear left

turning vs. continuing

hang a rightgo straight

Cease criminal activity

keep going · keep straight · stay the course · carry on

Family

hang, right, hangs, hung, hanging, hanger, hangers, hangings, overhang

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Known to kids · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G