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    hang on

    US /hæŋ ɑn/

    ・

    UK /hæŋ ɔn/

    A2
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo wait for the person you phoned to answer
    I don't like to hang on the phone for more than a few minutes
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
    Hang on in there! You're doing great!
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo hold something firmly.
    Hang on tight! This ride is going to be bumpy.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo be conditional upon.
    Everything hangs on what happens next.

    Video subtitles

    The Big Bang Theory _ Howard Wolowitz - Robotic Hand.mp4

    03:52The Big Bang Theory _ Howard Wolowitz - Robotic Hand.mp4
    • All right, all right. Hang on, stay calm.

      All right, all right. Hang on, stay calm.

    B1

    Be Professional! Never say this at work! ❌

    13:13Be Professional! Never say this at work! ❌
    • Hang on a sec!

      Hang on a sec!

    A2

    Doctor Who Minecraft - Doctor Who: The Fan Show

    05:49Doctor Who Minecraft - Doctor Who: The Fan Show
    • Hang on. I recognise this...

      Hang on. I recognise this...

    • Hang on. I recognise this...

      Hang on. I recognise this...

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • Hang on.

      Hang on.

    • Hang on.

      Hang on.

    B1

    BBC 6 Minute English July 02, 2015 - Why Did Singapore Ban Gum?

    06:07BBC 6 Minute English July 02, 2015 - Why Did Singapore Ban Gum?
    • Finn: Yeah. Oh hang on ... I'll just stick it under the desk for now.

      Finn: Yeah. Oh hang on ... I'll just stick it under the desk for now.

    • Finn: Yeah. Oh hang on ... I'll just stick it under the desk for now.

      Finn: Yeah. Oh hang on ... I'll just stick it under the desk for now.

    B1

    Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ

    06:19Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ
    • the brand still managed to hang on to a relatively large customer base over the next few years thanks to its global presence.

      the brand still managed to hang on to a relatively large customer base over the next few years thanks to its global presence.

    B2

    Your Microwave's Most Underrated Button | Techniquely with Lan Lam

    10:46Your Microwave's Most Underrated Button | Techniquely with Lan Lam
    • Let it hang on the counter until it's amber colored.

      Let it hang on the counter until it's amber colored.

    B1

    Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, but With Your Girlfriend

    07:13Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, but With Your Girlfriend
    • Wait, hang on.

      Wait, hang on.

    • Wait, hang on.

      Wait, hang on.

    A2

    Darwin's Roots | Gumball | Cartoon Network UK

    04:43Darwin's Roots | Gumball | Cartoon Network UK
    • But he gave us a very clear sign, you just have to hang on in there.

      But he gave us a very clear sign, you just have to hang on in there.

    • You'll just have to hang on in there.

      You'll just have to hang on in there.

    B1

    Father and Son: Crime drama - Episode 9

    04:21Father and Son: Crime drama - Episode 9
    • Hang on – let me find it.

      Hang on – let me find it.

    • Hang on, let me find it.

      Hang on, let me find it.

    B1