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hang in

British  

verb

  1. informal  (intr, preposition) to persist

    just hang in there for a bit longer

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hang in Idioms  

  1. Also, hang in there. Keep at something, persevere. For example, We decided to hang in until we had figured out why the experiment failed, or Hang in there! You'll soon catch on to the language. [Slang; mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

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But given that free speech itself may hang in the balance, it’s at least worth a try.

From Salon

The background of the artwork echoes Van Gogh's Starry Night with two suns hanging in the sky that aim to represent the meeting of the two artists and their styles.

From BBC

This person tries to allay the fears of the men as she appeals to them to "hang in there, we are doing everything we can".

From BBC

“I’m first and foremost grateful that Daisy has been strong enough to hang in there,” Koerner said.

From Los Angeles Times

The future of Thames Water hangs in the balance.

From BBC

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