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Значение идиомы hang on

[hang on] {v.} 1. To hold on to something, usually tightly.

Jackalmost fell off the cliff, but managed to hang on until help came.

Syn.: HOLD ON. 2a. To continue doing something; persist.

Thegrocer was losing money every day, but he hung on, hoping thatbusiness would improve.

Compare: HOLD OUT, STICK OUT. 2b. To hold alead in a race or other contest while one’s opponents try to rally.

The favorite horse opened an early lead and hung on to win as twoother horses almost passed him in the final stretch.

Bunning, staked to a 6-0 lead in the first inning, hung on to heat the Dodgers6-4.

3. To continue to give trouble or cause suffering.

Lou’s coldhung on from January to April.

4. To continue listening on thetelephone.

Jerry asked John, who had called him on the phone, tohung on while he ran for a pencil and a sheet of paper.

Compare: HOLDON.


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  37. Пословица / поговорка give (someone) enough rope and they will hang themselves – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: give (someone) enough rope and they will hang themselves Перевод: дай дураку веревку, а уж он найдет, как повеситься Эквивалент в русском языке: заставь дурака богу молиться, он и лоб расшибет Пример: “I think Matilda’s been stealing things out of my desk. Should I tell the boss?” “No; give her enough rope […]...
  38. Значение идиомы stake a claim [stake a claim] {v. phr.} 1. To claim ownership of land by drivingstakes to show boundaries. The gold hunters staked claims in theWest. 2. {informal} To claim a person or thing as your own by somesign. Usually used with “on”. George staked a claim on Dianne bygiving her his class ring....
  39. Preparing a Paper Student: I wonder if I could ask you some questions about our paper, professor. Do you want us to Cite our Sources in the Footnotes? Professor: You should use Endnotes for longer explanations. Otherwise, just follow the Style sheet I passed out for Citations in your paper. Student: I see. And what about the Cover […]...
  40. Фразовый глагол hang up on – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: hang up on Перевод: закончить телефонный разговор с, повесить трубку Пример: He told me something rude and I hang up on him. Он нагрубил мне, и я повесил трубку....
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