hold tight

idiom expression

The phrase "hold tight" can be used in various contexts, from physical actions to expressions of patience and encouragement, and even in specific subcultures like DJ and MC slang.

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Definition

A2General

(common)To grasp something firmly to avoid letting go.

Example

Hold tight to the railing to keep your balance.

B1General

(common)To wait patiently for something to happen.

Example

Hold tight, the doctor will see you soon.

C1Slang

(informal, slang)To give a shout-out or show appreciation, especially in DJ and MC culture.

Example

Hold tight to all the fans supporting us tonight!

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hold tight":

hang tight hold onto hold on hold to hold in hold it hold onto your hat hold with hang on hold it in hold down hold it down hold together hold the phone take hold hang ten stand fast hold over cling to tighten up hold up steady on lay hold of hold the fort get a grip wait up hang one on hold out hold off hold time stand by hold the ring hold my beer stay on buckle up stay tuned tie down fasten down hold one's breath hold one's piss death grip hold back stand still wait on on hold belt up holding pattern hold one's pee hang upon stick with bite down hold good hold one's water hang about hold one's jaw buckle in stick to get hold of holding time hold the stage brace up hang together tight as a tick hang with hole up