hang on to something

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

ˌhang ˈon to sth derived
1. to hold sth tightly
• Hang on to that rope and don't let go.
2. (informal)to keep sth, not sell it or give it away
• Let's hang on to those old photographs— they may be valuable.
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