hold tight

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Verb hold tight has 1 sense

cling to, hold close, hold tight, clutch - hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared"
--₁ is one way to hold, take hold
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Term: hold tight

Description:

Hold tight is an idiom that can be used as a command or a phrase to express the act of maintaining a firm grip or staying in a secure position. It is often used figuratively to encourage patience, resilience, or perseverance during challenging situations.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Command to maintain a firm grip

Example sentence: When climbing the mountain, make sure to hold tight to the rope.

Sense 2: Encouragement to be patient or persistent

Example sentence: In difficult times, it's important to hold tight and never lose hope.

Sense 3: Local usage in British English

Example sentence: Hold tight, mate! We'll be at the pub in a jiffy.