Phrase guide

hang out one's shingle

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To open an office or business, especially in a profession.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • She's good enough at fixing vacuum cleaners that she should hang out her shingle and try making some money at it.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hang a shingle, set up shop

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: establish

History

Etymology

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