Meaning of hold tight | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To hold onto something securely or closely.
   literally
2. To remain patient, until a specified event occurs.
   figuratively

Equivalents

Examples

“Hold⟳ tight to that vase, and don't drop it.”

“Hold⟳ tight to me: the bus is going round a sharp bend⟳.”

“Hold⟳ me tight and kiss me.”

“I would not have⟳ described No. 6024 as a rough rider, but it was certainly a hard one and the wisdom of Inspector Hancock's advice to "hold⟳ tight" over this stretch⟳ soon became apparent.”

“Hold⟳ tight, I will go and look⟳ for your orders in our back room.”

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