A1 Idiom Informal

Hang on.

Wait a moment.

Significado

Used to ask someone to wait for a short time.

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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.

Teste-se

Which is the correct way to ask someone to wait?

___, I need to find my keys.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Hang on

'Hang on' is the correct idiomatic phrasal verb.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

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

___, I need to find my keys.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Hang on

'Hang on' is the correct idiomatic phrasal verb.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Perguntas frequentes

1 perguntas

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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