What does AXE to grind mean?

to have a strong personal opinion about something that you want people to accept and that is the reason why you do something: Environmentalists have no political axe to grind – they just want to save the planet.

When to use call it a day?

to stop what you are doing because you do not want to do any more or think you have done enough: I’m getting a bit tired now – let’s call it a day.

Why don’t we just call it a day?

This phrase was born when a worker was leaving for home before doing his work accomplished and originally related to the phrase “call it half a day” initially found in 1838. It was used to say goodbye to work by employees before the working day was over.

Is it correct to say hang in there?

“Hang in” means to endure. It’s often an exhortation, as in “Hang in there, you’ll be alright”, but it can be descriptive as well: “Muhammed Ali was winning, but Norton was hanging in there.” “Hang on” can also be an exhortation to endure, but it can also mean, “please wait”: “Hang on for a moment while I check”.

How do you respond to hanging in there?

“Have a good day.” might suffice. I might venture, “I hope things go better today!” Another good answer, thank you benny.

How do you tell someone to hang in there?

These phrases are ways to tell someone to keep trying:

Hang in there.
Don’t give up.
Keep pushing.
Keep fighting!
Stay strong.
Never give up.
Never say ‘die’.
Come on! You can do it!.

When people say they’re hanging in there?

If you ask how someone is, and they reply “Hanging in there” it means that they are doing fine, or ok.

What does I’m hanging in there mean?

If you tell someone to hang in there or to hang on in there, you are encouraging them to keep trying to do something and not to give up even though it might be difficult. [informal]

How are you hanging up meaning?

In America we can use this term everyday to just mean “How are you doing?” However, it is often used when we know or believe the person is having a difficult or anxious time, so, at this point in time, we expect them to have negative feelings.

Are you holding slang?

When said in that context “are holding” means “are in possession of narcotics”. Confirmed at Drug Slang Dictionary, toward end of this page. Urban Dictionary says that it means “Possessing drugs available for sale”.

What does a holding mean?

1a : land held especially by a vassal or tenant. b : property (such as land or securities) owned —usually used in plural. 2 : a ruling of a court especially on an issue of law raised in a case — compare dictum. 3 : something that holds.

What does holding up mean in text?

HOLD UP is a slang term which means “Robbery,” “Delay,” and “Please Wait.”