Hang on to (someone or something) like grim death In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hang on to (someone or something) like grim death", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Kathy Cao

2021-03-19 07:03

hold on to (someone or something) like grim death

Hang on to (someone or something) like grim death British verb phrase

To grip, grasp or hold someone or something tightly because you do not want to lose it or fall

As soon as the branch broke off, I hung on to another branch like grim death.

The verb "hang" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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