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hang tough

idiom

To remain strong-willed or brave, especially when experiencing duress or adversity.


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  1. 01

    do it tough

    To be in a desperate situation; to struggle.

  2. 02

    get the hang of

    To begin to understand or manage at a basic level; to learn to handle with some skill.

  3. 03

    give a hang

    give a hoot; give a damn (to care about; to place value on something)

  4. 04

    go hang

    To be cursed; to be unworthy of notice or bother.

  5. 05

    hang a leg

    To hesitate; to hang back.

  6. 06

    hang a Louie

    Make a left turn while driving a vehicle (←).

  7. 07

    hang a Ralph

    To make a right turn while driving a vehicle (→).

  8. 08

    hang a uey

    To make a U-turn while driving a vehicle (∩).

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