hang in

Keep at it

Hang in means to persist or endure despite difficulty, usually as encouragement to someone facing hardship: Hang in there, things will get better.

The phrase suggests maintaining one's grip on a situation rather than letting go.

Often shortened to just hang in or extended to hang in there.

perseverance

persist

Continue firmly onward

keep at it · stand fast · tough it out · bear up · soldier on · push through · stay the course · weather · withstand · survive

resilience

bounce back

Recover from difficulty

hardiness · spirit · mettle · backbone · grit · fortitude · tenacity · steadfastness · resolve · strength

encouragement

support

To uphold or sustain

  • reassureEase someone's doubts
  • cheerJoyfulness or encouragement
  • upliftRaise emotionally or physically

comfort · hearten · bolster · rally · motivate · inspire · boost · console · affirm · backing

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Opposites
persistence/perseverance

hang ingive up

Stop attempting something

quit · surrender · throw in the towel · abandon · give in

emotional resilience

hang infall apart

Break into pieces

break down · crumble · crack · despair · give way

Family

hanging, overhanging

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G