hang tight
Meanings
verb
- To wait, without attempting to address a challenging, alarming, or dangerous situation, until a later point in time.
- To grasp tightly.
Word forms
Etymology
From hang + tight, possibly in part from a blend of hang on + hold tight.
Related words
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