hang one's hat (up) somewhere

hang one's hat (up) somewhere
hang one's hat (up) somewhere
to take up residence somewhere. •

George loves Dallas. He's decided to buy a house and hang his hat up there.

Bill moves from place to place and never hangs his hat up anywhere.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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