Meaning
Hang in thereは、困難な状況に直面している人を励ますために使われる英語の表現です。このフレーズは「頑張って」や「諦めないで」といった意味を持ち、辛い時期を乗り越えるための応援の言葉として用いられます。
例えば、友人が仕事でストレスを感じている時や、試験勉強で疲れている時に「Hang in there」と声をかけることで、「大変だと思うけれど、もう少し頑張って」といった気持ちを伝えることができます。
この表現は、相手に忍耐や持久力を持ち続けるように促す際に非常に親しみやすく、カジュアルな場面で頻繁に使われます。日常会話の中で、誰かを応援したい時にぜひ活用してみてください。
Similar words that you can use to expand your expression bank: carry on, follow through, tough it out, keep it up, gut it out.
Example
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I want you to know that I'm here for you, hang in there.
We're in the second half of the game now, so let's hang in there. This football team will persevere.
I know you haven't heard back from the company yet, but hang in there. When one door closes, another one opens. I truly believe that.
Isn't this family gathering stressing you out? I can't wait for it to be over, let's hang in there.
Quiz
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
