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hang one on

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Definition of hang one on

as in hit

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner The bouncer at the club hung one on him when he tried to jump the rope.

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smack
knock
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slam
strike
clip
pound
swipe
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bowl (down or over)
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club
skull
prod
lambaste
sap
bean
sledge
drub
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sledgehammer
flail
rabbit-punch
thrash
conk
flog

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