Thursday, December 12, 2013

Hang on


Hang on
v.
 
1. To hold on to something.
 "Bill almost fell off the cliff, 
but managed to hang on until help came."

2. To continue; persist and not give up.
 "Hang on a bit longer and things will improve"
*Similar to the expression "hang in there"

3. To keep something.
"Hang onto that number, 
you might need it in the future."

 4. To wait.
"Could you hang on a moment I forgot my coat."

Special*
Often used as an exclamation to show 
disbelief at another's statement and request clarification.
"Hang on, your telling me you wrestled a bear and won?"

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