English / idiom
A Hang-up
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An emotional or psychological insecurity, inhibition, or irrational obsession that hinders normal behavior or progress.
In context
01
She has a major hang-up about public speaking and gets nervous in front of any large audience.
02
To excel in your career, you must overcome your personal hang-ups and embrace new challenges with confidence.
Synonyms
insecurity,inhibition,obsession
Antonyms
self-assurance,confidence,certainty
Collocations
have a hang-up,overcome a hang-up,emotional hang-up