Cling on to

verb

To tightly hold or grip something.

She had to cling on to the railing to prevent falling down.
Visual representation of "cling on to" - To tightly hold or grip something

Often appears as...

  • cling on to hope
  • cling on to life
verb

To persist or continue, even when it is difficult.

They had to cling on to their beliefs despite the adversity.
Visual representation of "cling on to" - To persist or continue, even when it is difficult

Often appears as...

  • cling on to belief
  • cling on to hope
verb

To depend on someone or something for support or existence.

He had to cling on to his job to survive.
Visual representation of "cling on to" - To depend on someone or something for support or existence

Often appears as...

  • cling on to job
  • cling on to support
verb

To tightly hold or grip something.

She had to cling on to the railing to prevent falling down.
Visual representation of "cling on to" - To tightly hold or grip something

Often appears as...

  • cling on to hope
  • cling on to life
verb

To persist or continue, even when it is difficult.

They had to cling on to their beliefs despite the adversity.
Visual representation of "cling on to" - To persist or continue, even when it is difficult

Often appears as...

  • cling on to belief
  • cling on to hope
verb

To depend on someone or something for support or existence.

He had to cling on to his job to survive.
Visual representation of "cling on to" - To depend on someone or something for support or existence

Often appears as...

  • cling on to job
  • cling on to support
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Physical Support

Used when physically holding on to something for balance or stability.

Illustration for Physical Support
During the rocky boat ride, she had to cling on to her seat.
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Literal Use

The phrase can refer to literally gripping something firmly with hands or arms.

Illustration for Literal Use
He had to cling on to the overhead strap on the crowded bus.
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Physical Support

Used when physically holding on to something for balance or stability.

Illustration for Physical Support
During the rocky boat ride, she had to cling on to her seat.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Literal Use

The phrase can refer to literally gripping something firmly with hands or arms.

Illustration for Literal Use
He had to cling on to the overhead strap on the crowded bus.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Support

Used when physically holding on to something for balance or stability.

Illustration for Physical Support
During the rocky boat ride, she had to cling on to her seat.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Literal Use

The phrase can refer to literally gripping something firmly with hands or arms.

Illustration for Literal Use
He had to cling on to the overhead strap on the crowded bus.
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