Boston phrase
bang a left
Turn left quickly or at the next practical point.
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Meaning
Bang a left is an informal direction meaning to make a left turn, often with a sense of doing it promptly.
Pronunciation and grammar
Pronunciation: /ˌbæŋ ə ˈlɛft/
Part of speech: verb phrase
How it is used
It belongs in casual spoken driving directions, not formal instructions.
Register: Very informal northeastern US speech.
Examples in context
- Bang a left after the bridge.Turn left after the bridge.
- You need to bang a left at the lights.You need to turn left at the traffic lights.
Important context
The phrase does not imply ignoring traffic rules or turning unsafely.