A1 Idiom Informal

Hang on.

Wait a moment.

Significado

Used to ask someone to wait for a short time.

🌍

Contexto cultural

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.

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Use your hands

When saying 'hang on', a small hand gesture (palm out) makes it sound more natural.

Significado

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.

Ponte a prueba

Which is the correct way to ask someone to wait?

___, I need to find my keys.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Hang on

'Hang on' is the correct idiomatic phrasal verb.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

1 ejercicios
Which is the correct way to ask someone to wait? Choose A1

___, I need to find my keys.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Hang on

'Hang on' is the correct idiomatic phrasal verb.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

Only if you have a very casual relationship. Otherwise, use 'One moment, please'.

Frases relacionadas

🔄

Hold on

synonym

Wait

🔗

Wait a second

similar

Wait briefly

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