hold on like grim death
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hold on like grim death — hang/hold on like grim death British & Australian, informal to hold something very tightly, usually because you are frightened that you will fall. Darren always drives the bike and I sit behind him, hanging on like grim death … New idioms dictionary
hold on like grim death — to hold something very tightly … English dictionary
like grim death — Tenaciously • • • Main Entry: ↑death * * * with great determination we had to hold on like grim death … Useful english dictionary
hold on for grim death — hang/hold on for/like grim ˈdeath f6 idiom (BrE) (also hang/hold on for dear ˈlife NAmE, BrE) ( … Useful english dictionary
hang on like grim death — hang/hold on like grim death British & Australian, informal to hold something very tightly, usually because you are frightened that you will fall. Darren always drives the bike and I sit behind him, hanging on like grim death … New idioms dictionary
hang on like grim death — hang/hold on for/like grim ˈdeath f6 idiom (BrE) (also hang/hold on for dear ˈlife NAmE, BrE) ( … Useful english dictionary
hang on like grim death — hold on tightly, hold on with all one s strength … English contemporary dictionary
hang on for grim death — hang/hold on for/like grim ˈdeath f6 idiom (BrE) (also hang/hold on for dear ˈlife NAmE, BrE) ( … Useful english dictionary
grim — [ grım ] adjective * ▸ 1 causing worry ▸ 2 serious and unfriendly ▸ 3 not attractive ▸ 4 not enjoyable ▸ 5 sick ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) grim news, situations, or events are unpleasant and make you feel upset and worried: The future looks pretty grim.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
grim */ — UK [ɡrɪm] / US adjective Word forms grim : adjective grim comparative grimmer superlative grimmest 1) grim news, situations, or events are unpleasant and make you feel upset and worried the grim reality of unemployment The future looks pretty… … English dictionary
