Hang Tough
=To stay strong in the face of adversity.
Examples:
1. The cancer treatment is very tough, but hang tough; you will recover soon.
2. My boss is hanging tough during the negotiations for the acquisition.
3. Even when times get hard, it’s important to hang tough and keep pushing forward.
4. She had to hang tough through the challenging training sessions to achieve her goals.
A fun and unrealistic example:
1. Despite being chased by a herd of flying elephants during a rainstorm of chocolate syrup, Sarah decided to hang tough and continue her quest to find the legendary ice cream mountain. Nothing would deter her from reaching her sweet destination!
Synonyms:
Stay strong
Hold on
Persevere
Remain resilient
Keep fighting
Learning Tips:
Contextual Usage: Pay attention to how "hang tough" is used in different contexts, such as sports, business, or personal challenges. This will help you understand its meaning more deeply.
Practice Sentences: Create your own sentences using "hang tough" to reinforce your understanding. Try to use it in both written and spoken English.
Watch and Listen: Look for movies, podcasts, or songs where the phrase is used. This will help you hear how native speakers use the expression naturally.
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