hang on to your hat Idioma

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hang on to your hat|hang|hang on|hat|hold on to yo

v. phr., informal 1. Watch out; be prepared. Used as a command, usually to warn of an unexpected action. "Hold on to your hat," said Jim as he stepped on the gas and the car shot forward. 2. Get ready for a surprise. Used as a command, usually to warn of unexpected news. "Hold on to your hat," said Mary. "Jim asked me to marry him."

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hang on to your hat

hang on to your hat
Also, hold your hat. An expression warning someone of a big surprise. For example, Hang on to your hat, we're about to go public, or Hold your hat—we just won the lottery. This expression may allude, according to lexicographer Eric Partridge, to a wild ride on a rollercoaster. [Colloquial; first half of 1900s]

hang on to your hat

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 and Hold on to your hat!Fig. Get accessible for what's coming!; Here comes a big shock! There is a asperous alley ahead. Hang on to your hat! Here we go! Hold on to your hat!Learn more: hang, on

hang on to your hat

Also, hold your hat. An announcement admonishing addition of a big surprise. For example, Hang on to your hat, we're about to go public, or Hold your hat-we aloof won the lottery. This announcement may allude, according to lexicographer Eric Partridge, to a agrarian ride on a rollercoaster. [Colloquial; aboriginal bisected of 1900s] Learn more: hang, hat, on

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