In this mini episode, you will learn the phrase "Hang in there."
Episode 481 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase "Hang in there." Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)
Intro
“Hello. My name is Kolia. I am from Russia. You are listening to Everybody ESL.”
Welcome to episode 481 of Everybody ESL, the podcast for everybody who wants to improve their English, practice their English, or just learn more English. My name is Ben, and I have a mini episode for you today, where I am going to teach you about one English topic. You can subscribe to the Everybody ESL podcast at Apple podcasts and wherever you find your podcasts. If you like Everybody ESL, leave it a good review so other people can find out about it too. And if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for me, please send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. Okay! Let’s get on with this mini episode.
The episode
In this episode, I am going to teach you a useful phrase. The phrase is "Hang in there.” Hang in there.
That's h-a-n-g, i-n, t-h-e-r-e. Hang in there.
What does it mean when we say hang in there? To hang in there means to not be intimidated, or to not give up, or to continue being patient, to continue trying your best in a difficult situation. “Hang in there” means all of those things. It means keep doing what you're doing. Don't give up. Don't be frightened. Don't be discouraged. Don't be frustrated.
When you hear this expression, you might be wondering, What does there mean in this expression? Hang in there. What does that mean? Hang in where?
The answer is there doesn't really refer to any place. You can think of it as just being part of this set expression. Hang in there.
We often say "Hang in there” as an encouraging comment to somebody else. If somebody is experiencing a difficult time, if they are having trouble with a difficult time, you could say to that person: Hang in there. And that means keep going. Don't give up. You can do this. Be patient. Keep doing your best during this difficult situation.
We don't always use this as a way to encourage somebody else or as advice for somebody else. We can use "Hang in there” to describe our own attitude or our own actions. I could say, “I think I will hang in there” or “I think I need to hang in there.”But we often use it as a way of giving encouragement to someone else.
Here is an example of the way this expression can be used:
“If you start going to a new school, things might be a little difficult for a while. But hang in there. Things will get easier soon.” Hang in there because things will get easier soon.
In other words, don't give up. Things will get easier soon. Be patient. Keep trying.
Don't be discouraged. “Hang in there” means all of those things.
And that is "Hang in there,” a very useful expression that I think you should know.
Outro
This is the end of episode 481 of Everybody ESL. Remember: If you have any questions about English, or if you have comments for me, or if you would like to record an introduction that I can play at the beginning of future episodes—the same way Kolia recorded the introduction you heard at the beginning of this episode—send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. I’ll be back soon with a new episode. And until then, keep going, keep practicing, and keep learning. And hang in there. I’ll see you soon. Goodbye!