To hold on
Example: He holds on despite facing difficult circumstances
Definition
"To hold on" means to continue gripping or maintaining a firm grasp on something physically or metaphorically, often implying persistence or endurance in difficult situations, as in the example phrase where someone maintains effort despite challenges.
Etymology
The phrase "to hold on" originates from the Old English verb 'healdan,' meaning to grasp or keep, combined with the adverb 'on,' indicating continuation. Over time, it evolved to express both physical gripping and perseverance in adversity. Did you know? The phrase captures the human spirit of tenacity perfectly.
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"To hold on" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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