Bedeutung
Used to ask someone to wait for a short time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Americans often use 'hang on' to soften the blow of an interruption in a busy office environment. In the UK, 'hang on' is frequently used to express mild disbelief or surprise in a conversation.
Use your hands
When saying 'hang on', a small hand gesture (palm out) makes it sound more natural.
Bedeutung
Used to ask someone to wait for a short time.
Use your hands
When saying 'hang on', a small hand gesture (palm out) makes it sound more natural.
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Which is the correct way to ask someone to wait?
___, I need to find my keys.
'Hang on' is the correct idiomatic phrasal verb.
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Aufgabensammlung
1 Aufgaben___, I need to find my keys.
'Hang on' is the correct idiomatic phrasal verb.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenOnly if you have a very casual relationship. Otherwise, use 'One moment, please'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Hold on
synonymWait
Wait a second
similarWait briefly
