Street voices
Hugues
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United States
"Hang in there. A phrase you tell someone when you want them to know things are not over and that there is still hope. Oh man, I can't go on, dude. She left me. There's no one left for me. Oh come on, there's always gonna be someone out there for you. She just wasn't the one, okay? Just hang in there."
What it means
A simple bit of encouragement meaning keep going and don’t give up, even if things feel grim right now. You say it to someone who’s stressed, struggling, or just waiting for the good bit to arrive. It’s also tied to that classic motivational poster with a kitten clinging to a branch, which tells you the vibes: hold on, it’ll pass.
Usage examples
"I know the landlord’s being a nightmare and payday feels miles off, but hang in there, mate, we’ll sort it and get a takeaway tonight."
"The first months of any new job feel impossible, so hang in there, by spring you will know the place like your own kitchen."
Where it comes from
Pure picture language, you grip on and refuse to let go until the rough patch passes. A 1970s poster of a kitten clinging to a branch cemented it as the gentle nudge to hold on.
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