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hang onto

Idiom Storage

Meaning

to keep something and not give it away

Example Sentences

"I’ll hang onto the receipts in case we need a refund."

Related Expressions

double-cross someone

to betray someone after pretending to support them

garbage in, garbage out

flawed input data will produce flawed results

fall on deaf ears

when advice or complaints are ignored

sour grapes

pretending to dislike something you can’t have

own up to something

to admit or confess responsibility for something

Dust yourself off

Recover after a setback and continue with confidence.