[Slang] HANG ON. - Understanding Patience in Slang

Wait or hold on.

Hang on" is a common phrase encouraging someone to wait or hold on. For instance, if you are on the phone and you need to ask the other person to wait for a moment, you might say, "Hang on, I need to check something." It's a casual way to politely ask for a little patience or a short pause in conversation or action.

Example Sentences

1. Hang on, he's just sending the details now.

   Wait a moment, he's just sending the details now.

2. Hang on a second, I need to grab my notes.

   Wait a second, I need to grab my notes.

3. Just hang on till we get confirmation from the boss.

   Just wait until we get confirmation from the boss.