A1 Idiom カジュアル

hang on

Wait a moment.

意味

To wait for a short time.

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文化的背景

Americans often use 'hang on' to manage fast-paced social interactions. In the UK, 'hang on' is also used, but 'hold on' might be slightly more common in some regions. Australians use 'hang on' frequently in casual conversation. Similar to the US, it is a staple of everyday informal speech.

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Keep it short

Only use 'hang on' for short waits.

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Use with friends

It's a very friendly, casual phrase.

意味

To wait for a short time.

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Keep it short

Only use 'hang on' for short waits.

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Use with friends

It's a very friendly, casual phrase.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

_____, I need to find my glasses!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hang on

'Hang on' is used to ask someone to wait.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best option.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hang on.

The phrase is intransitive and does not take an object.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You are on the phone and need to check a document.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hang on.

It is the perfect way to pause a conversation.

🎉 スコア: /3

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3 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

_____, I need to find my glasses!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hang on

'Hang on' is used to ask someone to wait.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the best option.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hang on.

The phrase is intransitive and does not take an object.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A1

You are on the phone and need to check a document.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hang on.

It is the perfect way to pause a conversation.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

2 問

No, it is too informal. Use 'Please wait' or 'I will get back to you' instead.

Not if said with a friendly tone. It's a standard way to pause.

関連フレーズ

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Hold on

synonym

To wait.

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Hang in there

contrast

To be persistent.

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Just a sec

similar

A short time.

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Wait a moment

similar

To wait.

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