hang it

Give it up

Hang it is a mild oath expressing frustration or impatience, a softened form of "damn it": Oh, hang it all, I've lost my keys again.

The expression sounds old-fashioned and slightly quaint, more likely encountered in British fiction than contemporary speech.

quitting

give up

Stop attempting something

stop · discontinue · drop · leave · forsake · desist · cease · throw in the towel · walk away · let go

frustration

exasperation

Intense weary annoyance

impatience · annoyance · displeasure · indignation · pique · chagrin · bother · nuisance · peeve · disgruntlement

Opposites
emotional expression

hang ithooray

Exclamation of delight

hurrah · yay · wonderful · fantastic · excellent

response to circumstances

hang itnever mind

Retraction of a statement

no worries · it's all right · carry on · press on · keep at it

encouragement vs. discouragement

hang itkeep at it

Continue trying steadily

carry on · don't give up · press on · stick with it · hang in there

Family

hanging, hangings, overhanging

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