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    hold onto

    US /hold ˈɑnˌtu/

    ・

    UK /həuld ˈɔntu/

    A1
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo grasp or grip something tightly.
    Hold onto the railing so you don't fall.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo keep or retain possession of something.
    Hold onto your ticket; you'll need it later.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo maintain a belief or idea, even when it's difficult.
    Hold onto your dreams, no matter what others say.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo maintain an emotional state or belief, even when it's difficult.
    It's hard to hold onto hope when things get tough.

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    How Rich People Hide Their Money

    08:33How Rich People Hide Their Money
    • If you buy stock for $10, hold onto it for decades until it grows to be worth $1, 000,

      If you buy stock for $10, hold onto it for decades until it grows to be worth $1, 000,

    • If you buy stock for $10, hold onto it for decades until it grows to be worth $1,000, and

      If you buy stock for $10, hold onto it for decades until it grows to be worth $1,000, and

    B1

    How to stop being a victim to your expectations | 6 practical steps | Linda Raynier

    11:46How to stop being a victim to your expectations | 6 practical steps | Linda Raynier
    • So what are the expectations that you hold onto?

      So what are the expectations that you hold onto?

    • So what are the expectations that you hold onto?

      So what are the expectations that you hold onto?

    A2

    What Happens When You Quit Salt?

    06:26What Happens When You Quit Salt?
    • When you're well hydrated and drinking fluids, it tells your body to excrete any extra water, and if you're dehydrated, it sends a signal to not only increase thirst, but to cause reabsorption of your fluids in the kidney, making your body hold onto more water.

      When you're well hydrated and drinking fluids, it tells your body to excrete any extra water, and if you're dehydrated, it sends a signal to not only increase thirst, but to cause reabsorption of your fluids in the kidney, making your body hold onto more water.

    • and if you're dehydrated, it sends a signal to not only increase thirst but to cause reabsorption of your fluids in the kidney, making your body hold onto more water.

      and if you're dehydrated, it sends a signal to not only increase thirst but to cause reabsorption of your fluids in the kidney, making your body hold onto more water.

    B1

    Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip | Bloopers

    01:43Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip | Bloopers
    • I want people to hold onto their seat really tight Oh, that's nothing like a movie hug

      I want people to hold onto their seat really tight Oh, that's nothing like a movie hug

    • I want people to hold onto their seat really tight.

      I want people to hold onto their seat really tight.

    A2

    Why Gold Is More Valuable Than Ever Now | WSJ

    05:34Why Gold Is More Valuable Than Ever Now | WSJ
    • People buy physical gold in those circumstances because they have something tangible that they can hold onto.

      People buy physical gold in those circumstances because they have something tangible that they can hold onto.

    • People buy physical gold in those circumstances because they have something tangible that they can hold onto.

      People buy physical gold in those circumstances because they have something tangible that they can hold onto.

    B1

    10 football rules you DIDN'T KNOW existed!

    07:1910 football rules you DIDN'T KNOW existed!
    • Many of us know that after catching the ball, goalkeepers can't obviously hold onto the ball forever.

      Many of us know that after catching the ball, goalkeepers can't obviously hold onto the ball forever.

    • Many of us know that after catching the ball, goalkeepers can't obviously hold onto the ball forever.

      Many of us know that after catching the ball, goalkeepers can't obviously hold onto the ball forever.

    B1

    How to Tap Into Your Intuition and Manifest Your Dreams | Gabby Bernstein

    13:26How to Tap Into Your Intuition and Manifest Your Dreams | Gabby Bernstein
    • I think as we talked about on my show, morning is the beautiful time because that's when, and especially when you're waking up and you're wanting to just hold onto that peace from the night before.

      I think as we talked about on my show, morning is the beautiful time because that's when, and especially when you're waking up and you're wanting to just hold onto that peace from the night before.

    B1

    8 EASY SNOWBOARD TRICKS TO LOOK COOL

    09:258 EASY SNOWBOARD TRICKS TO LOOK COOL
    • You want to hold onto the cuff of your jacket to stop it riding back and then when you want to exit the carve you simply sink back over your heels to drop out of the carve and push yourself back up.

      You want to hold onto the cuff of your jacket to stop it riding back and then when you want to exit the carve you simply sink back over your heels to drop out of the carve and push yourself back up.

    • You want to hold onto the cuff of your jacket to stop it riding back,

      You want to hold onto the cuff of your jacket to stop it riding back,

    B1

    Unsteady - X Ambassadors (Cover by Travis Atreo)

    03:03Unsteady - X Ambassadors  (Cover by Travis Atreo)
    • Hold onto me

      Hold onto me

    • Hold, hold on, hold onto me

      Hold, hold on, hold onto me

    B2

    Trump's Road to the White House (full film) | FRONTLINE

    54:50Trump's Road to the White House (full film) | FRONTLINE
    • he's got to hold onto Florida and North Carolina...

      he's got to hold onto Florida and North Carolina...

    • struggled to hold onto her lead, another crisis.

      struggled to hold onto her lead, another crisis.

    B1