hold on to

Meaning

1. Oxford60% of films

   to keep holding sth / sb

2. Oxford15% of films

   to keep sth for sb else or for longer than usual

3. Editorial10% of films

   Used as a shout to brace yourself because a sudden jolt, wild move, or surprise is coming (as in “hold on to your hat”).

In the movies · 70

• They've held on to it for a year now...Paths of Glory1957
• Can you tell me what you would give to hold on to that connection?The Matrix Revolutions2003
• Can you hold on to this for a sec?Far Cry2008
• Hold on to me. Hold on to me, please.The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus2009
• Hold on to her.Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made2021
• Hold on To whatJurassic World Dominion2022
• Hold on to your ponytail, Colonel!Avatar: The Way of Water2022
• Hold on to it.Don't Worry Darling2022

Learn it in full scenes

• Paths of Glory1957
  • Broulard Pitches the Anthill Offensive
  • Broulard Visits Dax at the Front
  • Mireau Orders Dax to Take the Anthill
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made2021
  • Interviewing for the Dead Letter Office
  • The Best Man's Wedding Checklist
  • Oliver's Mother Stays Four Days

From the same entry

• hold good
• hold it
• there is no holding
• hold against
• hold back
• hold back
• hold back
• hold down
• hold down
• hold forth
• hold in
• hold off

More phrasal verbs

• go with
• see through
• stand for
• get by
• dress up
• come to
• stay out of
• set out
• meet up
• look out for
• pull yourself together
• miss out