holds tight
Refuses to release
Holds tight means to grip firmly or maintain a secure grasp on something: She holds tight to the railing on icy steps.
Figuratively, it describes clinging to beliefs, relationships, or abstract things: He holds tight to his principles.
The phrase can also mean to wait or stay put: Hold tight—I'll be right back.
- clingsHolds on tightly
- gripsHolds firmly onto
- death gripExtremely tight, unrelenting grasp
- iron gripExtremely tight grasp
- controlAuthority to direct
grasp · white-knuckle · hang on · clamp · resolve · anchor · fasten · steadfastness · clutch · resilience · fortitude · secure · vice · bear hug · endurance · tenacity · determination · squeeze
holds tightlets go
Relinquishes hold, or urges haste
releases · drops · lets slip · relinquishes · detaches
holds tightgives away
Transfers ownership freely
surrenders · parts with · gives up · relinquishes · hands over
holds tightgives away
Transfers ownership freely
splurges · squanders · lavishes · lets go · parts with
hold, holds, held, holding, holder, holders, holdfast, behold, beholden