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1. To continue to grasp or hold someone or something. I hung on to the ledge for dear life. Make sure you hang on to that camera. You don't want it to fall overboard. 2. To retain possession, custody, control, or employment of someone or something. Why are you hanging on to all this junk in the basement? Surely we don't need four cheese graters.
To get a sense of enjoyment, amusement, or excitement from someone or something. Even as an adult, I still get a kick out of building sandcastles at the beach. She really gets a kick out of doing wheelies on her motorcycle in front of an audience. I get a kick out of Janene—she's really hilarious. See also: get, kick, of, out.
1. To become popular or widespread. Judging by my students, that obnoxious song is really starting to catch on. 2. To learn or understand something, sometimes after an initial struggle to do so. Thanks for explaining that concept to me—I think I'm catching on now. See also: catch, on.
a (whole) raft of —. a large collection of something. Raft here is an alteration of a dialect word raff , meaning ‘a great quantity’. 1998 Housing Agenda Since the election of Labour last May, the social inclusion agenda has come to span a whole raft of Government initiatives. See also: of, raft.
To get an opportunity to attempt to do or undertake something, especially that which is unfamiliar or new. A: "Hey, when do I get a shot at driving your fancy new car?" B: "Never. I've seen how recklessly you drive!" You're very lucky indeed—not everyone gets a shot at an Olympic medal.
1. In full, extensively. For example, The preacher went on at length about sin, or I have read at length about these cameras. [c. 1500] 2. After a long time, finally, as in At length the procession ended. [Early 1500s] Also see in the long run. See also: length. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
