He had not a peg to hang on and got dumb for some time.

他一点借口也找不出来，楞在那儿好一会儿。

youdao

There's a peg near the door to hang your coat on.

门边有个钩子可以挂衣服。

《牛津词典》

She will use this as a peg to hang her grievance on.

她会利用这个作为发泄怨愤的借口。

youdao

She will use this as a peg to hang her grievance on.

她会利用这个作为发泄怨愤的借口。

youdao