ENGLISH
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hang in there

idiom
Meaning

Don't give up


Examples
SIMPLE

The workout is hard, but you should hang in there.

CONTEXTUAL

I know you are tired of studying for exams, but hang in there because summer vacation starts next week.

COMPLEX

Despite the mounting pressure and the many obstacles she faced during the project, her manager encouraged her to hang in there until the final results were published.

Last updated June 7, 2026