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    holding on

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    A1
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
    She was holding on to hear her sister on the phone
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo wait for a short time.
    I am holding on for a minute, I'll be right back.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo grip something tightly.
    She is holding on tight, the ride is starting.

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    Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You ( cover by J.Fla )

    02:58Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You ( cover by J.Fla )
    • 'Cause I just want you here tonight, holding on to mistletoe.

      'Cause I just want you here tonight, holding on to mistletoe.

    • Holding on to me so tight

      Holding on to me so tight

    B1

    How to be a Friend to Yourself

    04:11How to be a Friend to Yourself
    • while still holding on to a memory

      while still holding on to a memory

    B1

    Sia - Chandelier ( cover by J.Fla )

    03:21Sia - Chandelier ( cover by J.Fla )
    • Now I'm holding on for tonight, won't look down, won't open my eyes.

      Now I'm holding on for tonight, won't look down, won't open my eyes.

    • Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight.

      Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight.

    A2

    Reviewing a Bionic Hand!

    11:44Reviewing a Bionic Hand!
    • I think here it'll just be a matter of getting the right spot and then holding on.

      I think here it'll just be a matter of getting the right spot and then holding on.

    • I think here it'll just be a matter of getting the right spot and then holding on.

      I think here it'll just be a matter of getting the right spot and then holding on.

    A2

    My life changed when I stopped giving a f*ck | The Law of Detachment

    12:16My life changed when I stopped giving a f*ck | The Law of Detachment
    • Holding on to an idea just because you've become attached to it creates a lot of anxiety.

      Holding on to an idea just because you've become attached to it creates a lot of anxiety.

    • Holding on to an idea just because you've become attached to it creates a lot of anxiety.

      Holding on to an idea just because you've become attached to it creates a lot of anxiety.

    A2

    Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon

    44:14Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon
    • That pandemic price bump has evened out a bit, but cars are holding on to about 60 percent of their value after three years, a 10 percent increase from pre-pandemic times.

      That pandemic price bump has evened out a bit, but cars are holding on to about 60 percent of their value after three years, a 10 percent increase from pre-pandemic times.

    • but cars are holding on to about 60% of their value after three years, a 10% increase from pre-pandemic times.

      but cars are holding on to about 60% of their value after three years, a 10% increase from pre-pandemic times.

    B1

    How Bad is the Gap Between Rich and Poor in India? | Street Interview

    17:39How Bad is the Gap Between Rich and Poor in India? | Street Interview
    • Whatever you're holding on, you might be holding much more than me, or you might be holding less than me, but

      Whatever you're holding on, you might be holding much more than me, or you might be holding less than me, but

    • Just be happy, whatever you are holding on.

      Just be happy, whatever you are holding on.

    A2

    7 Stages After A Break Up

    02:267 Stages After A Break Up
    • You feel fed up and angry about the situation, you start holding on to grudges because it's better than not holding on to anything at all.

      You feel fed up and angry about the situation, you start holding on to grudges because it's better than not holding on to anything at all.

    • You feel fed up and angry about the situation, you start holding on to grudges because it's better than not holding on to anything at all.

      You feel fed up and angry about the situation, you start holding on to grudges because it's better than not holding on to anything at all.

    A1

    Behind the Counter at a 6th-Generation Japanese Fish Cake Shop

    17:34Behind the Counter at a 6th-Generation Japanese Fish Cake Shop
    • Nice, enjoy your walk Odawara Kamaboko has a long history Dating back to the Muromachi era Blessed with fresh fish from Sagami Bay And pure water from Hakone This area became known as one of Japan's top fishcake towns Thanks to travellers along the old Tokaido road Its popularity spread far and wide At its peak, there were 15 makers here But now sadly, only 10 remain The shop is one of the few still holding on To preserve the tradition While her mother-in-law watches the store She helps out with the packing It appears that the machine Is printing out the expiration date on the products Since it's a family-owned business Everyone helps out wherever they can Now, one of the workers delivers A freshly made Kamaboko to a local store So how far is the delivery?

      Nice, enjoy your walk Odawara Kamaboko has a long history Dating back to the Muromachi era Blessed with fresh fish from Sagami Bay And pure water from Hakone This area became known as one of Japan's top fishcake towns Thanks to travellers along the old Tokaido road Its popularity spread far and wide At its peak, there were 15 makers here But now sadly, only 10 remain The shop is one of the few still holding on To preserve the tradition While her mother-in-law watches the store She helps out with the packing It appears that the machine Is printing out the expiration date on the products Since it's a family-owned business Everyone helps out wherever they can Now, one of the workers delivers A freshly made Kamaboko to a local store So how far is the delivery?

    • The shop is one of the few still holding on to preserve the tradition.

      The shop is one of the few still holding on to preserve the tradition.

    B1

    The Feeling That Nothing Is Fun Anymore

    09:20The Feeling That Nothing Is Fun Anymore
    • Life hurt to touch, and so, naturally you stopped holding on to it so tightly.

      Life hurt to touch, and so, naturally you stopped holding on to it so tightly.

    B1