“hold tight”
To hold tight means to grip something firmly or to wait patiently without making changes, often used to encourage someone to stay calm during uncertainty. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "hold tight" in the video clips below.
Hear how "hold tight" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Amadeus, American Horror Story, Black Mirror, Doctor Who, The Crown and 5 more.
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MovieAmadeus
Amadeus
“Hold tight.”
Be careful. Be careful. … I'm a famous
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TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
American Horror Story — S05E11
“Hold tight.”
No. … There's still another half bullet in there.
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TV ShowBlack Mirror
Black Mirror — S03E04
“Hold tight.”
in good times and in woe,for richer, for poorer... … There you go.
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TV ShowDoctor Who
Doctor Who — S02E07
“Hold tight!”
The box, Magpie, the box! … Conduct me to my victory, Magpie.
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TV ShowThe Crown
The Crown — S02E04
“Hold tight.”
- in Your Majesty's beautiful home.
- Ah. … Thank you so much for coming.
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TV ShowThe Mandalorian
The Mandalorian — S02E04
“Hold tight.”
Hurry up. … How long is this gonna take?
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TV ShowWhat We Do In The Shadows
What We Do In The Shadows — S02E03
“Hold tight.”
And enjoy the most magical
night of your life. … What? Whoa...
How are you doing this?!
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MovieTransformers: Age of Extinction
Transformers: Age of Extinction
“Hold tight!”
Quickly! I'm setting off Lockdown's grenade! … We shall meet again, Prime, for I am reborn.
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MovieWhat Happened to Monday
What Happened to Monday
“Hold tight.”
We need to get you on the roof. I can get you home from there. … – Oh, shit.
– It's the Bureau.
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MovieWonder Woman 1984
Wonder Woman 1984
“Hold tight.”
Oh, my gosh! … I hate guns.
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