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What is the meaning of the idiom “hang in there”?

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Rebecca

“Hang in there” is a phrase used to encourage someone to not give up during a tough situation. For example, if someone was telling a friend how much they were struggling studying for a test, their friend may say “hang in there” to encourage them to keep going.

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