>HOLD ONTO, HOLD ON TO (1)

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hold onto = hold on to = keep

examples:

  • Many people lost their property in the war but his family held on to their land and held on to most of their property.
  • When you get inside a casino, it is difficult to hold onto your money!
  • Many immigrants in foreign countries hold onto the customs of their country.
  • Most people believed that he would die but his wife held on to a hope.
  • Hold on to these papers. You might need them in the future again.
  • He gave away all his toys but held on to some pieces he loved.
  • We sold most of our stuff but we held on to our late mother’s things. 
  • Hold on to this man! He is the best guy you have ever met! 
  • You should hold on to a copy of the contract.
  • Hold on to my books. Just don ‘t throw them away.
  • Hold on to this apartment, never sell it. It ‘s beautiful.
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>HOLD ONTO, HOLD ON TO (1)

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hold onto = hold on to = keep

examples:

  • Many people lost their property in the war but his family held on to their land and held on to most of their property.
  • When you get inside a casino, it is difficult to hold onto your money!
  • Many immigrants in foreign countries hold onto the customs of their country.
  • Most people believed that he would die but his wife held on to a hope.
  • Hold on to these papers. You might need them in the future again.
  • He gave away all his toys but held on to some pieces he loved.
  • We sold most of our stuff but we held on to our late mother’s things. 
  • Hold on to this man! He is the best guy you have ever met! 
  • You should hold on to a copy of the contract.
  • Hold on to my books. Just don ‘t throw them away.
  • Hold on to this apartment, never sell it. It ‘s beautiful.
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>HOLD OUT FOR

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hold out for = continue asking for something better

examples:
  • The workers are holding out for more money.
  • The workers are holding out for higher wages.
  • We are holding out for a raise.
  • We are not selling the house. We decided to hold out for a better offer.
  • People always hold out for better living conditions.
  • The company has been holding out for a better price.
  • The politicians are negotiating the deal. Each party is holding out for better terms in the deal.
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>HOLD OUT FOR

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hold out for = continue asking for something better

examples:
  • The workers are holding out for more money.
  • The workers are holding out for higher wages.
  • We are holding out for a raise.
  • We are not selling the house. We decided to hold out for a better offer.
  • People always hold out for better living conditions.
  • The company has been holding out for a better price.
  • The politicians are negotiating the deal. Each party is holding out for better terms in the deal.
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>HANG ON (1)

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hang on = wait, be patient

examples:

  • Hang on a second. I think I have forgotten to turn the lights off.
  • Hang on. I think somebody is calling for help.
  • Hang on, my friend. I know you ‘re facing difficulties right now but things will soon get better.
  • Hang on. I think you ‘ve made a mistake in your calculations here.
  • We have to hang on and try tosolve the problem.
  • I asked to see him personally but his secretary kept me hanging on for days.
  • Can you hang on a minute? I have to make a phone call.
  • Please don ‘t keep me hanging on. I ‘m in a hurry.
  • The doctor is a bit busy at the moment. Would you like to hang on?
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>HANG ON (1)

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hang on = wait, be patient

examples:

  • Hang on a second. I think I have forgotten to turn the lights off.
  • Hang on. I think somebody is calling for help.
  • Hang on, my friend. I know you ‘re facing difficulties right now but things will soon get better.
  • Hang on. I think you ‘ve made a mistake in your calculations here.
  • We have to hang on and try tosolve the problem.
  • I asked to see him personally but his secretary kept me hanging on for days.
  • Can you hang on a minute? I have to make a phone call.
  • Please don ‘t keep me hanging on. I ‘m in a hurry.
  • The doctor is a bit busy at the moment. Would you like to hang on?
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>HANG OUT (1)

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hang out = spend time in a place

examples

  • We usually hang out at local restaurants.
  • Where do you usually hang out in the city? 
  • In the summer we hang out at local bars by the beach. 
  • Many children hang out in the park in the afternoons. 
  • When we were little we hung out in the open fields near our village.
  • Where do you hang out these days? 

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>HANG OUT (1)

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hang out = spend time in a place

examples

  • We usually hang out at local restaurants.
  • Where do you usually hang out in the city? 
  • In the summer we hang out at local bars by the beach. 
  • Many children hang out in the park in the afternoons. 
  • When we were little we hung out in the open fields near our village.
  • Where do you hang out these days? 

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>HANG AROUND, HANG ROUND, HANG ABOUT

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hang around = hang round = hang about = spend time in a place without doing anything special

examples:

  • We didn ‘t buy anything from the stores. We were just hanging around.
  • Don ‘t just hang around there! Come and help me clean the yard.
  • The children said they didn ‘t see anything concerning the incident. They were just hanging about in the park.
  • When the earthquake happened, we were at the beach, hanging about on the sand.
  • Don ‘t hang round the streets. Go to the park or to a friend’s house.
  • I love it when we hang around their house. They are always very nice and hospitable.
  • I hung around the corner waiting for them for half an hour.
  • Why are these people always hanging about our neighbourhood?
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>HANG AROUND, HANG ROUND, HANG ABOUT

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hang around = hang round = hang about = spend time in a place without doing anything special

examples:

  • We didn ‘t buy anything from the stores. We were just hanging around.
  • Don ‘t just hang around there! Come and help me clean the yard.
  • The children said they didn ‘t see anything concerning the incident. They were just hanging about in the park.
  • When the earthquake happened, we were at the beach, hanging about on the sand.
  • Don ‘t hang round the streets. Go to the park or to a friend’s house.
  • I love it when we hang around their house. They are always very nice and hospitable.
  • I hung around the corner waiting for them for half an hour.
  • Why are these people always hanging about our neighbourhood?
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