Phrasal Verb - hanging on
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.Definition
- To wait or stay in a situation or for someone, especially when it is difficult or frustrating.
- To continue doing something or holding on to something, especially when under pressure or in a difficult situation.
- To remain alive or in existence, especially when under threat or in a critical condition.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'll hang on a minute while I finish this call. |
| 2 | She hung on to her seat during the turbulent flight. |
| 3 | The company is hanging on by a thread. |
| 4 | Despite his illness, he continued to hang on to his job. |
| 5 | They hung on to their beliefs even when faced with contradictory evidence. |
| 6 | The negotiators hung on for hours in the hope of reaching an agreement. |
| 7 | He hung on to every word she said, eager for any sign of affection. |
| 8 | She hung on to her purse as the pickpocket approached. |
| 9 | Despite their best efforts, the team couldn't hang on to their lead. |
| 10 | The survivors hung on for days without food or water. |