Hang up (one's) shingle In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hang up (one's) shingle", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-07-15 09:07

Meaning of Hang up (one's) shingle

Hang up (one's) shingle American informal verb phrase

The word "up" can be replaced by the word "out".

Used to say that one starts his or her own business especially as a doctor or lawyer

Her life has improved a lot since she hung up a shingle as a dentist.

After years at my teacher's law firm, I'm finally hanging up my shingle as a lawyer.

He hung up his shingle as a pediatrician after graduating.

Other phrases about:

set up shop

1. To start a business

2. To stay in a place longer than expected, especially in an unwanted way

Grammar and Usage of Hang up (one's) shingle

Verb Forms

  • hanging up one's shingle
  • hangs up one's shingle
  • hung up one's shingle

The verb "hang" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

More examples:

I believe that if I study hard and practice, I will hang out my shingle and become successful in the near future.

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