Hold on to

phrase

To keep something you have.

I was able to hold on to my job despite the economic downturn.
Visual representation of "hold on to" - To keep something you have

Often appears as...

  • hold on to your job
  • hold on to your faith
phrase

To physically grip or grasp something.

Hold on to the rail when you go down the stairs.
Visual representation of "hold on to" - To physically grip or grasp something

Often appears as...

  • hold on to the rail
  • hold on to the rope
phrase

To wait for a short time.

Can you hold on to a moment? I'll be right back.
Visual representation of "hold on to" - To wait for a short time

Often appears as...

  • hold on to a moment
  • hold on to a second
phrase

To endure or persist in a challenging situation.

You have to hold on to, no matter how tough the situation gets.
Visual representation of "hold on to" - To endure or persist in a challenging situation

Often appears as...

  • hold on to adversity
  • hold on to hardship
phrase

To keep something you have.

I was able to hold on to my job despite the economic downturn.
Visual representation of "hold on to" - To keep something you have

Often appears as...

  • hold on to your job
  • hold on to your faith
phrase

To physically grip or grasp something.

Hold on to the rail when you go down the stairs.
Visual representation of "hold on to" - To physically grip or grasp something

Often appears as...

  • hold on to the rail
  • hold on to the rope
phrase

To wait for a short time.

Can you hold on to a moment? I'll be right back.
Visual representation of "hold on to" - To wait for a short time

Often appears as...

  • hold on to a moment
  • hold on to a second
phrase

To endure or persist in a challenging situation.

You have to hold on to, no matter how tough the situation gets.
Visual representation of "hold on to" - To endure or persist in a challenging situation

Often appears as...

  • hold on to adversity
  • hold on to hardship
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Visual representation of "hold on to"
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Emotional Attachment

Used to express emotional connection to something hard to replace.

Illustration for Emotional Attachment
She held on to her grandmother's necklace for years.
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Against Odds

Implies keeping something despite challenges or competition.

Illustration for Against Odds
He held on to his beliefs, even when everyone disagreed.
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Emotional Attachment

Used to express emotional connection to something hard to replace.

Illustration for Emotional Attachment
She held on to her grandmother's necklace for years.
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Against Odds

Implies keeping something despite challenges or competition.

Illustration for Against Odds
He held on to his beliefs, even when everyone disagreed.
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Emotional Attachment

Used to express emotional connection to something hard to replace.

Illustration for Emotional Attachment
She held on to her grandmother's necklace for years.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Against Odds

Implies keeping something despite challenges or competition.

Illustration for Against Odds
He held on to his beliefs, even when everyone disagreed.
Visual representation of the word "Hold on to"

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