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hold tight

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Verb1.hold tight - hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared"
cling to, hold close, clutch
hold, take hold - have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"
cuddle, draw close, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle, nest - move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"


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Then as we were almost upon her I yelled to my companions to hold tight, and throwing the little vessel into her highest speed I deflected her bows at the same instant until we were running horizontally and at terrific velocity straight for the cruiser's keel.
The Gods of Mars by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
--There, put your hands in front of mine--take hold tight.
The Valley of the Moon by London, Jack View in context
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