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Jeff_Mosawy Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Diffrence between "Hold On" & "Wait"

Hi,

May you tell me where should I use "Hold on" and where "Wait" ?

When I watch some movies on TV sometimes I heard that some1 said "Wait!" and some1 said "Hold on"

Thanks for helping.

Jeff
  

Top answer

Hi, 'Hold on' is more casual. It also often suggests that the wait will not be long. With both these phrases, it's usually a good idea to add at least 'please'.

— Clive

  • Hi, 'Hold on' is more casual.
  • It also often suggests that the wait will not be long.
  • With both these phrases, it's usually a good idea to add at least 'please'.
  • Clive
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Hi,

'Hold on' is more casual. It also often suggests that the wait will not be long.

With both these phrases, it's usually a good idea to add at least 'please'.

Clive
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Hey,

Thanks for replying. Perfect answer. But there's somethig I didn't get it.

Which is more common in speeking? I mean which is informal and most poeple use it in their speaking with others?
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With my friends I tend to say, "Hold on a sec!"

CJ
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Hi,

I commonly say 'Wait a minute'.

Clive
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