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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