Hold on vs. Hang on
This time, we wanna jump into this common pair in the English language. I'm sure you've wondered about their differences and similarities, haven't you?
What Is Their Main Difference?
These two expressions are somehow the same. They both refer to gripping to someone/something in a literal sense and also being told to wait a short period of time.
Differences
As stated above, these two are the same. they have no differences.
Similarities
Both are verb phrases. We have the same preposition 'on' in both. In a literal sense, we use both to refer to grasping something/someone firmly with our hands. Also, metaphorically speaking, both indicate waiting for a short period of time. Let us study the following examples:
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Are They Interchangeable?
These two phrases have been used interchangeably. Compare:
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