hang on to your hat

[hang on to your hat] or [hold on to your hat] or [hold your hat] {v. phr.}, {informal}

1. Watch out; be prepared. — Used as a command, usually to warn of an unexpected action.

* /"Hold on to your hat," said Jim as he stepped on the gas and the car shot forward./

2. Get ready for a surprise. — Used as a command, usually to warn of unexpected news.

* /"Hold on to your hat," said Mary. "Jim asked me to marry him."/

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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