English Expression · Intermediate
hang onto
to keep
Pronunciation: say hang onto
Meaning
To keep or retain something.
Example
They hang onto all these kinds of things, and insist that only what offers contact and touch is a thing that is.
They hang onto all these kinds of things, and insist that only what offers contact and touch is a thing that is.
Practice tips
- Practice hang onto out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.