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Meaning of 'Hang your hat on (something)'

What does the saying 'Hang your hat on (something)' mean?

Idiom: Hang your hat on (something)

Meaning:

To depend on OR believe in something.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Clothes | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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