Hung on to like grim death In english explanation

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

Jimmy Hung

2021-03-19 08:03

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.

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Hang One's Head

to look downwards because of unhappiness or embarrassment

Example: If someone hangs their head, they will be shy or unhappy.

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