hang on — wait a moment
phrasal verbB1core
to wait for a short time, often said when you need a second to do something
Pattern: hang on (a sec / a minute)
In use
- Hang on a sec, I'll just grab my coat.general
- Hang on, that doesn't sound right to me.general
Common mistake
Don't confuse with 'hang on to' (keep hold of) — on its own it means wait.