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单词 hang in there
释义

hang in

verb

hung in; hanging in; hangs in

intransitive verb

informal : to refuse to be discouraged or intimidated : to keep going, trying, or working in a difficult situation
… did not hang in long enough to win even a battle. Marvin E. Frankel
Hoping to hang in until some series he works on runs five years and makes him $50 million in syndication … Chris Chase
often used in the phrase hang in there
If there was ever a mismatched couple it was this one, but the children begged them to hang in there. Joseph WambaughIf she hung in there long enough, he would change. It just took a lot of patience with a little reasoning. Gloria Naylor

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

hang in there

phrase

as in persist
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement We're almost ready, so just hang in there.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • persist
  • carry on
  • gut it out
  • persevere
  • hang on
  • knuckle down
  • dig in
  • keep up
  • follow through (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • give up
  • quit
  • knock off
  • submit
  • bow
  • yield
  • surrender
  • hang back
  • succumb
  • hesitate
  • give in
  • falter
  • wobble
  • wabble
  • vacillate
  • waver
  • shilly-shally
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