English Expression · Intermediate
stay on
to continue in a place or situation, while others leave
Pronunciation: say stay on
Meaning
to continue in a place or situation, while others leave.
Example
How does your hat manage to stay on in such strong wind?
How does your hat manage to stay on in such strong wind?
Practice tips
- Practice stay on 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.