Значение идиомы hang on to your hat

[hang on to your hat] or [hold on to your hat] or [hold your hat]{v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Watch out; be prepared. — Used as a command, usually to warn of an unexpected action.

«Hold on to your hat,»said Jim as he stepped on the gas and the car shot forward.

2. Getready for a surprise. — Used as a command, usually to warn ofunexpected news.

«Hold on to your hat,» said Mary. «Jim asked me tomarry him.»



Topic economics.
Газетные заголовки на английском.


Значение идиомы hang on to your hat