hold tight
Frequency: 8.270.4 per million words
To maintain a firm grip.
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Examples (10)
- ‘Hold tight!’ She increased her grip.
- Please hold tight to the railing as the train moves.
- The child held tight to his mother's hand in the crowded market.
- We need to hold tight during these difficult economic times.
- If you don't hold tight, you might fall off the roller coaster.
- She told him to hold tight and not let go of her arm.
- The climber had to hold tight to the rock face to avoid slipping.
- Just hold tight for a few more minutes; help is on the way.
- He always holds tight to his beliefs, no matter what.
- Can you hold tight to this bag while I open the door?