be hung up on

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be hung up on
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1.
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(to be fixated on)
a. estar obsesionado con
The guitar player is hung up on getting a perfect sound in the studio.El guitarrista está obsesionado con lograr un sonido perfecto en el estudio.
2.
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(to be worried about)
a. estar preocupado por
Martin is still hung up on his bad grade.Martín todavía está preocupado por la mala nota.
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