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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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Held onto/tight their dreams
In fact, Lin stated that the Taiwanese were the true heroes in Asia because despite the island's uncertain political situation, they still worked hard and held onto their dreams.
Hi,
Is "onto" in the above optional? Does it amount to "tight" in the context? Thanks.
Hi,
Is "onto" in the above optional? Does it amount to "tight" in the context? Thanks.
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No, it is not optional; 'hold onto' is the phrasal verb. held tightly onto their dreams '.
- No, it is not optional; 'hold onto' is the phrasal verb.
- held tightly onto their dreams '.
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No, it is not optional; 'hold onto' is the phrasal verb. If 'tight' were intended, then it would have to be added to the text: 'they...held tightly onto their dreams'.
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No, it is not optional; 'hold onto' is the phrasal verb. If 'tight' were intended, then it would have to be added to the text: 'they...held tightly onto their dreams'.
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