Hang a right Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæŋ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹaɪt
HANG-uh-RYT
hˈæŋ/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈaɪt
HANG-uh-RYT
Definition
To turn right, especially when driving or walking, using an informal or colloquial expression.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and spoken; mainly used in American English. Often heard in driving directions: 'hang a right at the next light.' Not typically used in writing. Similar phrases: 'hang a left' (turn left), 'take a right'.
Spanish: gira a la derecha (coloquial) - dobla a la derechaPortuguese (BR): vira à direita (informal) - pega à direitaPortuguese (PT): vira à direita (informal) - apanha à direitaChinese (Simplified): 右轉（口語）Chinese (Traditional): 右轉（口語）Hindi: दाएँ मुड़ना (बोलचाल) - दाएँ घूमेंArabic: انعطف يمينًا (عامية)Bengali: ডানে মোড় নাওRussian: свернуть направоJapanese: 右に曲がるVietnamese: rẽ phảiKorean: 오른쪽으로 꺾다Turkish: sağa dönUrdu: دائیں مڑناIndonesian: belok kanan
Example Sentences
When you reach the gas station, hang a right.
basic
At the next traffic light, hang a right.
basic
Just hang a right after the school and you’ll see the bakery.
basic
You can’t miss it—hang a right at the coffee shop and it’s right there.
natural
If you hang a right at the fork, the park will be straight ahead.
natural
The GPS will tell you to hang a right, but ignore it and go straight.
natural