Meaning of 'Crepe hanger'
What does the saying 'Crepe hanger' mean?
Idiom: Crepe hanger
Meaning:
One who always looks at the bad side of things and is morbid or gloomy. In olden days crepe was hung on the door of a deceased person's home.
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Subject Area: Clothes |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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