Question 11
EasyOriginal questionChoose the meaning of the phrasal verb "hold on", as in "Hold on a minute".
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
"Hold on" means wait for a short time.
Worth noting
Grip tightly is another meaning of hold on, but "a minute" shows the waiting sense.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "hold on"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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